Step 1

Create a pseudo buttermilk by mixing your milk of choice with the apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. (You can sub regular buttermilk if you like.)

Step 2

Mix the buttermilk, salt , and Tabasco together in bowl or Ziploc bag large enough to accommodate your chicken.

Step 3

Add the chicken and brine for 1-2 hours. (Do not skip this step!)

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 5

Combine all the breading ingredients and remove the pieces from the brine, dredging each piece and pressing down for a thorough coating.

Step 6

Place coated pieces on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 7

Lightly spray the top of each piece with cooking spray so that the breading is lightly moist., or drizzle some melted butter or oil over each piece.

Step 8

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown. How long this takes will depend on your chicken piece size.