Oprah's Unfried Chicken

Get ready to savor the comfort of crispy, golden fried chicken without the guilt with Oprah's Unfried Chicken! This healthier take on a classic favorite swaps deep frying for oven baking, using a flavorful marinade of low-fat buttermilk and hot sauce to tenderize the chicken drumsticks. Coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mixture seasoned with garlic, paprika, and oregano, these drumsticks achieve the perfect crispness with the magic of nonstick cooking spray and a wire rack. Perfect for family dinners, this oven-baked recipe is protein-packed, low-fat, and irresistibly delicious. Enjoy all the indulgence of fried chicken, made lighter and guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks (skinless)
• 2 cups Low-fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 large Egg whites
• 0 Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken drumsticks in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.

Step 2

Pour the buttermilk and hot sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 4

Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 5

In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, whole wheat flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess buttermilk to drip off. Discard the marinade.

Step 8

Dip each chicken drumstick first into the egg whites, ensuring it is completely coated, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

Step 9

Place the coated chicken drumsticks on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are spaced out to allow even cooking.

Step 10

Lightly spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the coating is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthier, oven-baked unfried chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1656.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2457.9

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 732.0mg	0%
Sodium 5009.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 235.9g	0%

Vitamin D 310.0IU	0%
Calcium 780.2mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 3310.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 31.9%