I love the idea of a theme dinner.
Back in the day, pre-kids that is, we used to host a lot of dinner parties and I would choose a theme and run with it-Spanish, Mexican, Asian, what have you. Now I barely have time to grocery shop let alone be thinking about themes, but this weekend the boys (including Andy!) took ridiculously long naps and I (gloriously by myself) made this Southern Style Oven Fried Chicken. When my little guy woke up he helped me finish off the other Southern themed sides of biscuits and corn.
Simple? Yes? Delicious? You bet ya…
Here’s What You Need: (Serves 4)
1 ½- 2 ½ lbs drumsticks
1 cup fat free ½ & ½
4 tsps of Buttermilk Seasoning (From Penzey’s)
2 cups Kashi 7 Whole Grain Flakes
2 tsps of garlic salt
1 tsp each smoked paprika and onion powder
Here’s What You Do:
Pour the half and half with the Buttermilk Seasoning into a large zip lock bag and add the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Preheat the oven to 400. Pulse the cereal in the food processor, leaving some big pieces. Then add the spices to blend. (If you don’t have a food processor feel free to crush the cereal and the spices together in a plastic bag.) Place the cereal mixture on a large plate and then shake off the excess buttermilk dredge the chicken into the cereal, pressing to coat. Lay a rack on a baking sheet covered in foil and line up the chicken pieces, leaving room between each one. Give a spritz of non-stick on the top to make it golden brown Bake for 45 minutes and check to be sure it is done by cutting into the thickest piece. If it is not continue baking for up to 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serious job.
Kid Tip:
Drumsticks! They are perfect for little hands.
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I love it! Kid-friendly and southern style – I am IN! My girls would love it as well. They love to help in the kitchen
Thank you for sharing!
I hate to even admit this as a vegetarian but this is making *my* mouth water!
Best compliment yet!
This looks dreamy! What a luscious combination of flavors and beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Thank you!
i am always so skeptical about oven frying anything but I trust ya and they look divine!
I wouldn’t lie–this one was good!
What a fabulous recipe, this looks absolutely delicious!!
Thanks Miss Kelly!
I am drooling. Looks amazing!!!
Thanks Asmita!
These look fabulous! I can totally relate, I used to create theme parties as well, now I’m lucky if I can get to the grocery store before midnight.
Love how easy this looks. Perfect for an easy go to weeknight dinner after spending the day outside.
Yes! I always joke with my friends how somehow when you become a mom grocery shopping alone is a luxury
Oh wow, I know this would be a hit with my husband’s family as they all are from TN and constantly eat fried food. This would be a great alternative for them. I am sure they would love it!! Great pictures
Hasta lueguito!!
Thanks! Let me know if you make it
That looks delicious! And I love Kashi, great to have another way to use it
Thanks for the recipe, I’d love to try it out! What could I use instead of the ½ & ½? I don’t live in the US, and I have absolutely no idea what it is!
Hi Anna,
I would sub in buttermilk. Can you get that?!