Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
- SERVES
- 5
- SERVING SIZE
- 2 small pieces of chicken or 1 chicken breast
- PREP
- 10 Min
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
Our baked version of this Crispy Oven Fried Chicken is a diabetic-friendly way to eat this Southern classic. Serve it with a low-carb deli salad and you've got a delicious dinner!
What You'll Need
- 1 whole cut-up chicken (3- to 3-1/2 pounds), skin removed
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degress F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In a large bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and poultry seasoning.
- Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, then into egg whites then cornflake crumbs, coating completely with each. Place on baking sheet. Lightly coat top of chicken with nonstick cooking spray and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear.
Notes
- Don't forget to check out another healthy alternative to fried chicken, Crispy Golden Chicken!
- For more easy chicken recipes, check out our collection of 20-Minute Chicken Dinner Recipes.