Southwestern Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
| Broiler-fryer chicken drumsticks - 4, skinned | ||
| Broiler-fryer chicken thighs - 4, skinned | ||
| White bread - 3 slices, torn in small pieces | ||
| Fresh cilantro - 3 tablespoons leaves | ||
| Yellow cornmeal | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Pine nuts | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), peeled | |
| Cumin | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Oregano leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon, crumbled | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon, divided | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Cloves | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Egg white | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Dijon Mustard | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Honey | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Directions
MAKING
1. In food processor container, process bread, cilantro, cornmeal, pine nuts, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, cayenne pepper and ground cloves to form fine crumbs.
2. Mix in egg white until moist.
3. On a large shallow plate, place mixture and set aside.
4. In small bowl, mix together mustard, water and honey and brush evenly over chicken.
5. With pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, sprinkle over the chicken.
6. Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture and press gently to let the chicken get coated thinly.
7. On a rack in greased jellyroll pan place chicken and bake in 400°F oven for about 40 minutes such that chicken is crisp and brown and fork can be inserted with ease.
SERVING
8. Serve hot with garnish as desired.
1. In food processor container, process bread, cilantro, cornmeal, pine nuts, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, cayenne pepper and ground cloves to form fine crumbs.
2. Mix in egg white until moist.
3. On a large shallow plate, place mixture and set aside.
4. In small bowl, mix together mustard, water and honey and brush evenly over chicken.
5. With pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, sprinkle over the chicken.
6. Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture and press gently to let the chicken get coated thinly.
7. On a rack in greased jellyroll pan place chicken and bake in 400°F oven for about 40 minutes such that chicken is crisp and brown and fork can be inserted with ease.
SERVING
8. Serve hot with garnish as desired.
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