American fried chicken

"Fried" Chicken Recipes

Ingredients

•   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

Method : 

1. Remove and discard the skin from the chicken. Combine the chicken, buttermilk, garlic, and gin in a large reseal able plastic bag. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
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.
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.