Baked Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (or use boneless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray or olive oil