Un-Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
2. 2
   Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and submerge in the buttermilk mixture.
3. 3
   Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a shallow dish.
4. 4
   Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off, and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
5. 5
   Lay the pieces flat on a nonstick baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the chicken until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Divide the chicken among 4 plates and squeeze the lemon over the chicken.