A fried chicken recipe is a tasty addition to a meal. In the health conscious world today, baking or broiling is often preferred over frying. Why not try a fried chicken recipe that doesn’t involve frying? A fried chicken recipe can be made for any occasion. With summer fast approaching, a fried chicken recipe may be the perfect meat to serve at cookouts and picnics at your home. Grilling is great as well, but cooking an oven fried chicken recipe can save time by allowing you to prepare ahead and bake while guests are arriving. These recipes go well with accompaniments such as a tossed salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans, and other picnic fare. Below are three recipes you may want to try.
Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
¼ cup margarine
One teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup dry bread crumbs
One cut up broiler fryer
Directions
In a small frying pan, melt margarine over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper. In a shallow dish, place dry bread crumbs. Dip each piece one at a time, first in margarine and then in bread crumbs, turning to coat. On lightly greased baking sheet, place pieces, skin side up, in a single layer. Bake at 375 degrees for fifty minutes or until brown and fork tender.
Spicy Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
½ cup corn meal
½ cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup milk
1/3 cup margarine, melted
boneless breasts or bone-in pieces
Directions
Combine dry ingredients. Dip meat in milk. Coat with corn meal mixture. Place in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle butter over meat. Bake at 375 degrees for fifty to fifty-five minutes.
Oven Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
One cut up broiler fryer
Two cups bread crumbs
¾ cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
¼ cup chopped parsley
garlic to taste
Two teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
One cup butter, melted
Directions
Mix bread crumbs with cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Dip each piece of meat into melted butter, then into crumb mixture, coating well. Arrange pieces in a shallow roasting pan. Pour remaining butter over all and bake at 350 degrees for one hour, basting frequently.
For more great recipes such as these, search in cookbooks and magazines and also check out the many sites for recipes on the web.