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Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time40 mins

?Oven-fried chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. It is made by coating chicken in a breadcrumb and herb mixture, then baking it in the oven. This results in a crispy, flavorful chicken that is much lower in fat and calories than its fried counterpart.

 5 ounces hard pretzels, broken into small chunks
 1 tablespoon olive or peanut oil
 2 large eggs
 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 ¼ teaspoon salt
  Pepper, to taste
 cayenne (optional)
 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or chicken legs)
1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a roasting rack with nonstick spray

2

Pulse the pretzels in a food processor or blender until coarsely crumbed (some small pea-size crumbs should remain), with the motor running, drizzle in the oil and pulse just to mix well. Transfer to a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate.

3

Whisk together the eggs, mustard, thyme, marjoram, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in another bowl or pie plate.

4

Working one at a time, dip the chicken pieces with one hand into the egg mix to coat, then place in the crumb mixture. Use your other hand to press the crumbs into the chicken on all sides, turning to coat well. Shake off the excess crumbs and place the chicken on the prepared rack. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.