Tater-Dipped Oven-Fried Chicken
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3 lb. chicken legs or thighs
instant potato flakes for 4 servings
2 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbs. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. butter
About 1 hour before serving:
Preheat oven to 400F.
In shallow dish, mix potato flakes with cheese,
seasoned salt and pepper. In another shallow dish,
combine egg with 1/4 c. water.
Dip chicken a few pieces at a time, in egg mixture;
then roll in potato-flakes mixture;
set on rack to dry a minute or two at room temperature.
In large, shallow roasting pan, melt butter in oven.
Remove from oven and tilt pan
to let butter spread over pan.
Arrange chicken in pan. Bake 1 hour,
turning once, until brown and fork tender.
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