Unfried Chicken Recipe

Name: Unfried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: light vegetable oil cooking spray; 6 skinned drumsticks; 3 skinned, cut in half breasts; 3 1/2 c. ice water; 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt; 1 c. Italian bread crumbs; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning; 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Servings: persons

light vegetable oil cooking spray
6 skinned drumsticks
3 skinned, cut in half breasts
3 1/2 c. ice water
1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Spray baking sheet with 3 coats of vegetable oil.
3
Combine chicken and ice water in large bowl.
4
Put yogurt in a medium bowl.
5
Set both bowls aside.
6
To make breading, combine remaining ingredients in a large, tightly sealed plastic bag.
7
Seal.
8
Shake well to mix.
9
Remove 2 pieces of chicken from ice water.
10
Roll each piece in yogurt.
11
Put chicken in plastic bag. Reseal bag.
12
Shake to coat.
13
Transfer the breaded chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
14
Repeat the process until all 12 pieces are breaded.
15
Spray chicken lightly with vegetable oil.
16
Bake on bottom shelf of oven.
17
Bake for 1 hour, turning pieces every 20 minutes to allow even browning.
18
Serve hot or at room temperature.

257

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: light vegetable oil cooking spray, 6 skinned drumsticks, 3 skinned, cut in half breasts, 3 1/2 c. ice water, and more.

Yes, Unfried 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Unfried Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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