Just Like Fried Chicken proves you don’t need the splatter or the mess to enjoy the crunchy, juicy treat of fried chicken. All of your fried chicken dreams can be achieved by your oven and by a cracker and cornflake crust with plenty of herbaceous flavors and a tangy layer of mustard underneath. Savory chicken is the heart of the dish, but you can see that it’s dressed to impress. Just Like Fried Chicken is the oven chicken that feels like a fully-fried indulgence!
Ingredients
- 18-20 whole-grain salted crackers, pulsed in a food processor until fine
- 2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 medium chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, rinsed and patted dry
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
Step 3 –Combine the cracker crumbs, the corn cereal crumbs, the sesame seeds, the cayenne, and the garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
Step 4 –In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, the yogurt, the Dijon mustard, and the salt.
Step 5 –Add the chicken breasts and the chicken thighs to the yogurt mixture, tossing to coat.
Step 6 –One at a time, dip the chicken pieces into the cracker mixture, packing the crumbs onto the chicken.
Step 7 –Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8 –Spray the chicken with cooking spray.
Step 9 –Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked internally to 165 degrees F, about 45-50 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.
