Crispy Oven Fried Chicken recipe
From zen2
Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
A healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken. It is spicy, crispy and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds skinned; all *visible fat removed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp ground ginger, or to taste
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups wheat-flake cereal, lightly crushed
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
- Combine oil, salt, ginger, garlic, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Place cereal in a pie plate or on a piece of foil.
- Brush each piece of chicken on both sides with oil mixture, then dip in cereal crumbs, pressing lightly to get an even coating on all sides.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and tender.
- Timing will vary according to the thickness of the chicken pieces.
