Crisp Oven-Fried Chicken

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) frying chicken, skin removed if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In large bowl, combine potato flakes, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Add margarine; mix well. In medium bowl, combine egg and water; beat well.
  • 3
    Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture; thorougly coat all sides with potato flake mixture. Place chicken, skin side up, in sprayed pan.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered at 400°F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.

  • This baked chicken comes out deep golden brown and crispy, just like fried chicken. Since the chicken is baked however, clean-up is quick and there's no oil spatter or lingering order.
  • Coat chicken, with zero mess! Seal chicken, seasonings and breadcrumbs inside a freezer bag and shake for perfectly covered, crispy results. More smart freezer bag tips.
  • Potato salad, buttered baby peas and biscuits or cornbread make your chicken dinner complete.
  • You can purchase a whole chicken and carve it yourself, or you can purchase pre-packaged drumsticks, breasts or thighs depending on what cut of the bird you want to serve. The legs and thighs, the darker meats, will pack more flavor. Chicken breasts are a meatier option, but won’t have as rich of a flavor as the other cuts of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
200mg
66%
Sodium
580mg
24%
Potassium
560mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
0g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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