Classic Favorite

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Warm German Potato Salad and Steamed Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 (6-oz) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ⅓ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine buttermilk, mustard and honey in a zip-top plastic freezer bag; add chicken thighs.
  2. Seal and turn to coat; chill 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  5. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper; dredge in breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 3 minutes per side or until browned.
  7. Transfer chicken to a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ lb organic red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 slices natural uncured bacon, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Place potatoes and ¼ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
  2. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  3. Cook bacon and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; remove from heat.
  4. Add potatoes, vinegar, mustard, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  5. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water; cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Fat (g) 0 0 0
Sat. Fat (g) 0 0 0
Protein (g) 0 0 0
Carb (g) 0 0 0
Fiber (g) 0 0 0
Sodium (mg) 0 0 0
T. Sugs (g) 0 0 0
A. Sugs (g) 0 0 0

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