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Heart Healthy Crispy Oven “Fried” Chicken

It’s finger lickin’ good without the finger lickin’ fat. With a variety of seasonings and skinless chicken this dish is a good choice for those of us that have heart concerns. It’s fried chicken done right! 
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1297.12 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1/2 cup(s) low-fat milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon(s) poultry seasoning
  • 1 cup(s) crumbled corn flakes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ginger
  • 4 skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/16 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil

Instructions

 

  • Add 1/2 tsp of the poultry seasoning to the milk.
  • Combine all the other spices with the cornflake crumbs and place in a plastic bag.
  • Wash chicken and pat dry.
  • Dip chicken in the milk and shake to remove excess, then quickly shake in the bag with the seasonings and crumbs.
  • Refrigerate up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from the fridge and sprinkle with paprika for colour.
  • Evenly space chicken on greased baking pan.
  • Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the meat can be easily pulled from the bone with a fork.
  • Drumsticks may require less baking time than breasts.
  • (Do not turn chicken during baking).
  • Crumbs will form crispy skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 1297.12kcalCarbohydrates: 56.9gProtein: 167.65gFat: 42.32gSaturated Fat: 10.42gCholesterol: 560.98mgSodium: 2076.85mgFiber: 5.8gSugar: 10.54g

Keyword Chicken, Dinner Parties, Heart Healthy
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