Fried Chicken
Ingredients
1 3 1/2-to 4-pound chicken, cut up 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons gin (optional) 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Nutritional Information
How to Make It
Step 1
Remove and discard the skin from the chicken. Combine the chicken, buttermilk, garlic, and gin in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Step 2
Heat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
Step 3
On a sheet of wax paper, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, lemon zest, and thyme. Roll the chicken pieces in the coating and place on the baking sheet, bone-side down.
Step 4
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, or until crispy and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.