Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces, skin removed
  • 12 oz cornflakes
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • None None small fresh chilies, for garnish

Method

  • Whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, mustard, spices and thyme. Season. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Marinate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a cooling rack with oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a food processor, pulse cornflakes, flour and parsley until cereal is finely ground. Coat chicken in cornflake mixture and place on rack. Lightly coat chicken with oil and bake for 25-30 mins, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 175°F. Let rest for 10 mins before serving. Garnish with chilies.