Oven Fried Chicken

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 45 Min

A homemade Italian seasoning blend is what makes this Oven Fried Chicken, from Barbara Seelig-Brown's "Secrets of Healthy Cooking," taste extra-special. Your whole gang will go wild over these lightly breaded, flavorful, and juicy-baked chicken thighs.

What You'll Need

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
2 cups Italian-style whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
4 egg whites
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
ITALIAN SEASONING BLEND
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place breadcrumbs, garlic, and 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend in food processor; process until well blended.
Place flour in pie plate. Combine eggs and egg whites in a separate pie plate. In a third pie plate, pour breadcrumb mixture.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip chicken in flour and coat on all sides, then dip chicken in egg, and then in breadcrumbs until well coated. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake chicken for 45 minutes or until no pink remains in center and chicken is crispy.

Notes

This can be made ahead and frozen for reheating in a very hot oven. Defrost before reheating.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 1 Starch | 3 Protein, Lean | 1/2 Fat
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