Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 8 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts or a mix)
  • 1 tbsp oil (see NOTES)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika (smoked variety is best)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instruction

  • Place the oil in a large baking sheet--a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan works well--or a large baking pan (metal roasting pan works well too).
  • Put the pan in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together all the buttermilk dip ingredients in a large bow.. Mix all the coating ingredients in another large bowl. See post for hints.
  • Dip the chicken in the buttermilk mixture then the coating mixture. Again, dip the piece in the buttermilk mixture and coating mixture.
  • Place the chicken, skin side down. in the hot baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Turn chicken skin side up and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Skin may also be removed before preparation. Dip, coat and bake as per instructions.