Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Baked Chicken Thigh Recipes Nashville Hot Chicken 4.9 (9) 9 Reviews Fried chicken gets a hearty kick of heat and a slash in calories and sodium with this healthy baked chicken recipe. Serve the crispy chicken as they do in Nashville--with soft bread and dill pickle slices--or alongside a green salad with blue cheese dressing to help cool down the spiciness. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 8 Yield: 1 to 2 - pieces chicken each Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 4-4 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks and/or breasts), skin removed, trimmed Canola or grapeseed oil cooking spray 5 cups cornflakes, crushed ½ cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter Directions Combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in a small bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the mixture to a large nonreactive bowl or large sealable plastic bag. Add buttermilk and stir (or shake) to combine. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture.) If using breasts, cut in half into equal portions. Add chicken to the buttermilk mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Coat a wire rack with cooking spray and set it on the prepared baking sheet. Place crushed cornflakes in a large bowl. Shaking off any excess marinade, coat each piece of the chicken with cornflakes, pressing to help them stick. Place on the prepared rack. Coat the top and sides of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake the chicken until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165degrees F, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Combine the reserved spice mixture with vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with about half of the sauce. Serve immediately, with the rest of the sauce on the side. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 295 Calories 11g Fat 16g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1-2 pieces chicken Calories 295 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 4g Protein 31g 63% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 100mg 33% Vitamin A 1255IU 25% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 90mcg 23% Sodium 464mg 20% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 6mg 32% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 338mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved