Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Stock-up on chicken when its on sale! Always check the sell-by date for freshness and be sure to freeze any you don't plan to use by that date. Chicken will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Ingredients

2 cup bread cubes or crackers

3 Tbsp dried parsley or fresh parsley

1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

2 1/2 lb chicken, quartered

2 tsp olive oil salt and pepper

1 cup buttermilk

1 tsp paprika

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil. Process bread cubes into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Place crumbs in a plastic bag; add parsley and Parmesan.

2. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour buttermilk into a shallow baking dish; add chicken, turning to coat.

3. Place chicken, one piece at a time, into plastic bag; shake to evenly coat. Repeat until all pieces are coated.

4. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until juices run clear when thickest portion of meat is pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.