This one gives you all the crunch of real fried chicken without blowing your points. The cornflake coating gets super crispy in the oven, and the buttermilk marinade keeps the chicken juicy — honestly, it tastes like comfort food in the best way.
⭐ Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp hot sauce
Dry coating:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper
For baking:
- Cooking spray (olive oil spray)
🔥 Instructions
- Marinate
Mix buttermilk, Dijon, and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight. - Prep coating
Crush cornflakes into crumbs.
In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. - Coat the chicken
Remove chicken from marinade (let excess drip off).
Coat each piece in the flour mix → then press into the cornflakes. - Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken on a pan lined with parchment or a wire rack.
Spray lightly with cooking spray. - Cook
Bake 40–45 minutes, until crispy and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). - Rest & serve
Let it sit a few minutes so the juices settle.
🔢 WW Points (Unified System)
Approx. 4–5 points per piece
