Southwestern Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Southwestern Oven-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices white bread, torn in small pieces; 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal; 2 Tbsp. pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt, divided; 1/2 tsp. crumbled oregano; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 2 tsp. egg white; 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp. water; 2 tsp. honey; 4 broiler-fryer chicken drumsticks, skinned; 4 broiler-fryer chicken thighs, skinned; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

3 slices white bread, torn in small pieces
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. crumbled oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. egg white
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. honey
4 broiler-fryer chicken drumsticks, skinned
4 broiler-fryer chicken thighs, skinned
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Place bread, cilantro, cornmeal, pine nuts, cayenne, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cloves in food processor. Process to fine crumbs.
2
Add egg white; mix until moist.
3
Place mixture in large shallow plate; set aside.
4
In small bowl, mix together mustard, water and honey; brush evenly over chicken. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5
Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in bread crumbs and press gently to adhere to a thin coating.
6
Place chicken on rack in greased jellyroll pan.
7
Bake in 400u00b0 oven for about 50 minutes or until chicken is crisp and brown and a fork can be inserted with ease.

429

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices white bread, torn in small pieces, 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, 2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal, 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Oven-Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Oven-Fried Chicken

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