For this healthier version of fried chicken, skinless chicken pieces are dipped in a spicy bread-crumb coating and baked until crispy and golden brown. We guarantee that you won’t miss the calories.
olive oil nonstick cooking spray
1⁄2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 large egg white
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 chicken (31⁄2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and skin removed from all but wings
How to make
Baked Fried Chicken
Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 151⁄2" by 101⁄2" jelly-roll pan with cooking spray.
On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, cornmeal, and ground red pepper. In pie plate, beat egg white and salt.
Dip each piece of chicken in egg-white mixture, then coat with crumb mixture, pressing firmly so mixture adheres. Arrange chicken in prepared pan; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.
Bake chicken until coating is crisp and golden brown and juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife, about 35 minutes. Makes 4 main-dish servings.