Spiced Up, Oven-Fried Chicken

A crispy, oven-baked chicken dish coated in seasoned cornflake crumbs and smoked paprika. This healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken serves a crowd with deliciously crunchy results.

12 servings
1 hr 33 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crushed plain cornflakes
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 whole eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 whole chickens
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. Combine the crushed cornflakes in a large bowl with the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    3. Lightly beat eggs with the milk in a bowl.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    4. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, shaking off excess, and then into the crumbs, coating well. Place on the baking sheets, leaving space between the pieces.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    5. Bake, in batches, for 1 hour or until golden brown and cooked through.

    60 min

  6. 6.

    6. To serve, arrange the chicken on a large platter and sprinkle with parsley.

    5 min

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