Frankie Makes the Perfect Baked Chicken Recipe for an Easy Dinner

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.

In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix well.

Spread the breadcrumb mixture onto a baking sheet and bake until toasty and golden, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.

Prepare a brine for the chicken by mixing buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add chicken drumsticks to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes (or longer in the fridge if desired).

Place the baked breadcrumbs into a bag. Take the marinated chicken and shake it in the bag to coat it with breadcrumbs.

Arrange the coated chicken drumsticks on the wire rack on the baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate around them for even cooking.

While the chicken is baking, prepare mashed potatoes by cutting them into small pieces for quicker boiling. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and add butter and a little milk. Mash until smooth, adjusting with more milk or butter as needed.

Remove the chicken from the oven once crispy and golden brown. Serve the chicken with a side of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped chives.

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