Heart Healthy Zesty Fried Chicken

I think the first food I ever had as a baby must have been fried chicken. Because ever since I can remember every time my family went out to eat, the first thing I looked for was fried chicken. And I am still that way today. But now with getting older and looking for more heart healthy alternatives eating out has become eating in.

That’s why appreciated finding a heart healthy fried chicken recipe. So if your a lover of fried chicken but need to cut out all the oils here is a recipe I know you are going to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 tsp. no-salt blackening seasoning
• kosher salt
• 4 c. cornflakes
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 8 small chicken drumsticks (about 2 lb.), skin removed

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. In a shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk, blackening seasoning and 3/4 teaspoon salt.

2. Finely crush the cornflakes and transfer to a second bowl. Toss with the oil, then the parsley.

3. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off, then coat in the cornflakes, pressing gently to help them adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.

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