Crusty Baked Chicken Food

CRISPY BAKED 'FRIED' CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
• Rinse the chicken in cold water; pat dry. In a wide bowl or on a plate, season the flour with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each chicken piece through the flour so it's fully coated, tap against the bowl to shake off excess flour and set aside. Discard the flour.
• Here comes the part kids like best: Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a big resealable plastic bag, carefully pressing the bag to push out the air. Seal up the bag (with as little air inside as possible) and run over the flakes with a rolling pin. Open the bag and pour the crushed flakes into a wide bowl or onto a plate.
• In a large bowl (big enough to dredge the chicken pieces), mix the buttermilk, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and sage. Give each floured chicken piece a good buttermilk bath and then roll in the cornflake crumbs.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack and place in the hot oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat to 375 degrees and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through and crispy. The juices should run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife. Serve with Easy Greens.
• Per serving: Calories 520; Fat 22 g (Sat. 6 g; Mono. 9 g; Poly. 5 g); Cholesterol 136 mg; Sodium 1,040 mg; Carbohydrate 41 g; Fiber 1.5 g; Protein 40 g
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 pounds hearty greens (escarole, chicory, mustard greens or a combination, large stems trimmed), slightly cover the pot and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain greens in a colander, then let cool about 10 minutes. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons each extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Per serving: Calories 130; Fat 10.5 g (Sat. 1.5 g; Mono. 7.4 g; Poly. 1.2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 27.5 mg; Carbohydrate 9 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 2.5 g

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, and 1/2 teaspoon each celery seed, cayenne, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Fit a rack over a large rimmed baking sheet lined with heavy-duty foil. Combine flour, pinch of cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon celery seed in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place remaining 1 cup buttermilk in a second bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place cornflakes in a third bowl.
• Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off; discard marinade. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in buttermilk, then coat with cornflakes, pressing gently to help adhere. Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 27 minutes. Serve with pickles alongside.

CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place buttermilk and flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in buttermilk and coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Let stand for 10 minutes., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Drizzle with butter. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornflakes, pressing flakes to help them adhere. Transfer coated pieces to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in 15x10x1-inch pan in oven.
• In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Place chicken, skin sides down, in pan.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F).

BAKED PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter with the garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, combine cereal, flour, salt, dried thyme and poultry seasoning.
• Place melted butter in another bowl.
• Dip chicken in butter, then into cereal mixture.
• Place breaded chicken into a greased baking pan.
• Drizzle chicken with remaining butter.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine cheese, crumbs and seasonings in shallow dish.
• Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Dip chicken, 1 breast at a time, in butter, then in cheese mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast with each ingredient; place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high. Lay the wedges in a single layer on a baking tray and grill for 10 minutes, turning them once or twice until golden.
• While the wedges are cooking, prepare and cook the chicken. On a plate, spread the ketchup over the chicken. Using your hands, crumble over the crisps and press them into the chicken so they stick on (this is a fun, messy job children will enjoy). Now you will need to wash your hands.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, preferably non-stick, and fry the chicken over a lowish heat for about 5 minutes on each side. Resist the temptation to move the chicken around - simply let it cook on one side, turn it once carefully with a fish slice, then cook on the other side until it's crispy. Serve the chicken with the potato wedges, the crunchy vegetable sticks and blobs of mayonnaise for dipping the sticks into.

BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARMESAN CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a medium bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely; set aside. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the parmesan and panko. Dredge the chicken pieces in the panko mixture, coating evenly and heavily, and pressing the coating into the meat. Put the chicken on a rack set over a baking sheet, spray with a quick burst of cooking spray and put the sheet in the middle of the oven. Bake until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
• Photograph by Charles Masters

CRUNCHY MUSTARD CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Place a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag in a large bowl, open up the bag and roll down the sides. Add the chicken thighs to the bag. Then add the garlic, shallots, vermouth, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup of the Dijon, lemon juice, thyme, crushed red pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Close the bag tightly, squeezing out any excess air. Use your hands (on the outside of the bag) to mix all the ingredients together, making sure to completely coat the chicken in the marinade. Place the bag back in the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature while you roast the vegetables.
• Slice the leeks into 1/2-inch rounds and place in a bowl of water to remove any dirt. Drain and dry with paper towels.
• To a 9-by-12-by-3-inch baking dish, add the cleaned leeks, potatoes, red onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt. Toss together so everything is evenly coated. Roast for 35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and browned in spots but the potatoes have not split. Remove from the oven and set aside until the chicken is ready to add to the baking dish.
• While the vegetables are roasting, use to tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade to a baking sheet, making sure to wipe any sliced shallots or garlic back into the marinade. Next, set a large strainer over a large bowl and strain the marinade; reserve the liquid and solids.
• Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides, 3 minutes per side; work in batches if necessary, adding more oil and butter as needed. Remove the chicken to a clean baking sheet and reserve. Degrease the saute pan, wiping out any dark bits, and then melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add all the solids from the marinade; saute until the shallots have just begun to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the flour until completely incorporated, and then stir in the reserved marinade liquid and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes; for food safety reasons, it is important that the mixture comes to a full boil for a couple minutes.
• Pour the sauteed shallot mixture evenly over the roasted vegetables in the baking dish. Place the chicken pieces on top and return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked through (about 150 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, tarragon, crushed sea salt and melted butter.
• Remove the chicken from the oven, slather with the remaining 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Return to the oven for an additional 12 minutes, until the chicken has finished cooking and the breadcrumbs have browned on top. Serve immediately.

CRISPY BAKED PESTO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Coat chicken with coating mix; place in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until done (165ºF).
• Top with pesto and cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl.
• Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• For buffalo sauce:
• Mix first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in hot sauce; keep warm.
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Let cool completely; cover and chill. Rewarm before using.
• For ginger-soy glaze:
• Bring all ingredients and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve honey. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/4 cup, 7-8 minutes. Strain into a medium bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.
• For wings:
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack inside each of 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide wings between prepared racks and spread out in a single layer.
• Bake wings until cooked through and skin is crispy, 45-50 minutes.
• Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil; top with a wire rack. Add half of wings to ginger-soy glaze and toss to evenly coat. Place wings in a single layer on prepared rack and bake until glaze is glossy and lightly caramelized, 8-10 minutes.
• Toss remaining half of wings in Buffalo sauce. Serve immediately (no need to bake).

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Oven at 350°F.
• In a bowl, mix yogurt, mustard and ginger root.
• In a second bowl, mix breadcrumbs and seasonings.
• Dip the chicken in the yogurt mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Warning, this part is a bit messy --
• Place on a baking sheet sprayed with Pam, or lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 35 minutes, till cooked through and golden brown.
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 4 protein.

BAKED CHICKEN KATSU

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

CRISPY ONION BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine bread crumbs and soup mix in a large resealable plastic bag; seal and shake to combine.
• Brush chicken breasts with mayonnaise; place one chicken breast in bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag and place on wire rack on baking sheet. Repeat, one at a time, with remaining chicken breasts.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center and the coating is crispy. Enjoy!

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl combine the first six ingredients. Pour milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in the cornmeal mixture. , Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until juices run clear.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• For the wings: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and brush the foil with the oil.
• Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with the baking powder and toss to evenly coat in a large mixing bowl. Spread the wings evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, crispy and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• For the dry rub: Combine the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, granulated sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne and celery seeds in a small bowl.
• Remove the wings from the oven and add to another large mixing bowl. Season well with some of the rub, and then toss to coat. (Reserve the remaining rub for another use.) Serve immediately.

CRUSTY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400°F.
• Trim and wash chicken, pat dry and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat egg and milk together.
• In a separate bowl, combine potato flakes, salt, paprika, garlic salt, ground pepper, poultry seasoning and cheese.
• Dip chicken in egg then roll in the potato flake mixture.
• Place chicken on pan and sprinkle with melted butter.
• Bake in 400°F oven for 45 minutes, turning the chicken once.
• Increase oven temperature to 425°F and bake for another 10- 15 minutes.

BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients, place in a plastic bag and shake to mix.
• Combine lemon juice, butter and oil.
• Add chicken and turn pieces to coat.
• Shake chicken in crumb mixture to coat evenly.
• Place on 15 x 10 baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Preheat broiler and broil for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix coating mix and parsley on plate. Spread both sides of each chicken breast with mayo; dip 1 at a time, in coating mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast.
• Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 min. or until done (165ºF).

BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and onion and celery salts.
• Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour vinegar mixture over it. Cover and marinate 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning chicken several times.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a large shallow baking dish in oven.
• Place potato flakes in a shallow dish and roll chicken pieces in flakes until well coated. Place chicken pieces skin-side down in baking dish into melted butter.
• Bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and bake 25 to 30 more minutes, or until cooked through.

CRUSTY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Use the palms of your hands to pat the chicken to an even thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Let the chicken soak in the sauce for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, lemon peel, salt, and cayenne pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dip it into the flour mixture to coat completely. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between each piece. Drizzle with the oil.
• Bake the chicken until the coating is golden brown and crusty and the chicken is white throughout, about 20 minutes. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken pieces with Essence. Pour 2 cups of the buttermilk over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain. Season the flour with Essence. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces back in the seasoned flour, coating each piece of the chicken completely. Carefully lay the chicken in the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f. and prepare a parchment paper-lined baking sheet topped with a metal (oven safe) cooling rack.
• Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken lengthwise in half to create thin, even breasts. Season the chicken lightly with sea salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place the flour on a shallow plate; then on a separate plate add the crushed corn flakes and whisk in the paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
• In a bowl beat the egg together with the milk and season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
• Start by lightly coating the chicken with the flour; then dip into the egg-milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
• Then add the chicken into the cornflakes and gently press to adhere on both sides.
• Place your coated chicken onto your prepared metal rack.
• Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and develops a beautiful golden crispy crust.
• I like to sprinkle a bit of mozzarella on each and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melty.
• Drizzle your chicken cutlets with a Tablespoon of pesto sauce and serve with cherry tomatoes.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Mix coating mix, chili and garlic powder. Use to coat chicken as directed on package.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

CRUSTY HERB FRIED CHICKEN (BAKED)

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with thyme and marjoram. let stand for 30 minute to 1 hour.
• Roll in flour and fry in hot fat or salad oil just long enough to brown on both sides.
• Remove and place in baking pan.
• Sprinkle with rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Pour water into frying pan and stir thoroughly scraping bits from bottom of pan.
• Pour liquid over chicken.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
• Prep time includes stand time.