Growing up in a southern family, we LOVE fried foods! We fry everything (just about). That's why I was eager to try this recipe! My family LOVED it...hope you do too!
To say I LOVE cookbooks would be an understatement! I love getting new cookbooks and this recipe happens to come from my newest one: The Biggest Loser Flavors of the World cookbook.
4 small bone-in-chicken breasts (7-8 ounces each, trimmed of skin and visible fat)
1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk
Olive oil spray (propellant free)
2 teaspoons all-natural salt-free garlic herb seasoning (I used Mrs. Dash)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste if desired (I didn't add any salt at all)
1 cup of all natural whole wheat panko-style bread crumbs
Add the chicken breasts and buttermilk to a large resealable plastic bag or container. Rotate the breasts so they are completely coated, then seal the bag or container. Marinate them in the refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight, rotating them at least once.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly mist a medium nonstick baking sheet with spray.
In a small bowl, mix the seasoning and the salt.
Add the panko to a medium shallow bowl.
Remove 1 chicken breast from the buttermilk. Let any excess buttermilk drip off it, then sprinkle the entire breast (both sides) evenly with about one quarter of the seasoning mixture. Dip the chicken in the panko, rotating it to cover completely. Place the breaded chicken breast face down (ribs up) on the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining breast, arranging them on the baking sheet so they do not touch.
Lightly mist the chicken with spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then gently flip the breasts, being careful not to remove any breading. Lightly mist them again with spray and continue to bake for 12-15 minutes longer, or until the breading is crispy and the chicken is no longer pink inside. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days to eat cold.
Per serving: 176 calories, 25 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates (1 g sugar), 2 g fat, trace of saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 393 mg sodium
Weight Watchers points plus: 4
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