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Oven Fried Chicken

From Ellie Krieger

Corn cereal crumbsand crushed crackers create a delicious coating. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken. A light spray of olive oil before baking guarantees lightly crispy results.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 sleeve (about 20) whole-grain saltine crackers
  • 2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3/4 Tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup lowfat plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 4 medium skinless chicken breasts AND thighs, rinsed and patted dry (about 3 1/2 pounds chicken)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Combine the crackers and corn flakes in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs. Remove to a large, shallow bowl and mix in sesame seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder. set mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with the yogurt mixture.
  4. One at a time, dip the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture, packing crumbs onto chicken. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear when pierced with fork.