BUTTERMILK CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD AND CUCUMBER-CELERY SALAD

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Our baked version of the classic buttermilk fried chicken still has plenty of crunch. It's perfect alongside cornbread and cucumber-celery salad. Cook an extra chicken breast alongside the breaded pieces for later use in our recipe for Barley Salad with Chicken and Corn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups buttermilk
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 10 pieces and skin removed, plus 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast (3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup celery leaves
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
Scallion Cornbread Muffins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix buttermilk, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 10 pieces from whole chicken; stir to coat. Marinate 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, pulse bread until fine crumbs form, 30 seconds. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 7 minutes. Transfer breadcrumbs to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Set a wire rack in baking sheet. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off as much liquid as possible, and coat with breadcrumbs. Place on rack, along with nonbreaded chicken breast, and season all with salt and pepper. Bake until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through (tent chicken with foil if overbrowning). Refrigerate extra breast for later use.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine cucumber, shallot, celery and leaves, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve salad with buttermilk chicken and muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 52 g

MissCharlie Te lri Kearns
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


eid al eom
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sides are delicious.


Jane Waweru
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This is my go-to recipe for buttermilk chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arin Aktar
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the cornbread is so moist. The salad is a great way to lighten up the meal.


Sabir Naul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The cornbread was a bit bland, but the salad was delicious.


Kato Bashir
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I'm not a big fan of buttermilk chicken, but this recipe was really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cornbread and salad were great sides.


Gashbin G
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The buttermilk chicken was delicious, but the cornbread was a bit dry. Overall, I enjoyed the meal.


Muhammad Javaid
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was amazing and the sides were perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves buttermilk chicken.


AWET G
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The cornbread was also delicious and the salad was a refreshing addition.


Ch waleed Bajjar
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This buttermilk chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cornbread and cucumber-celery salad were the perfect sides. I will definitely be making this again.