Buttermilk Panko-Crusted Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (less if ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups panko
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (with salt)
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in buttermilk, thyme, cayenne, and garlic powder for 4 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

3. 3

   Mix the panko crumbs with the all-purpose seasoning. Panko bread crumbs really make this chicken, so don't substitute if possible.

4. 4

   Without rinsing the chicken, dredge in beaten egg, then bread crumb mixture.

5. 5

   Place breaded chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.

6. 6

   Spray chicken with a little non-stick spray.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, until coating is crispy and juices run clear.