Chicken Recipes

OVEN “FRIED” CHICKEN

The chicken in this dish is not fried but baked until crisp in the oven.

INGREDIENTS
4 large chicken pieces
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil and thyme
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
lemon wedges, for serving

SERVES 4

1. Preheat the oven to 400°E

2. Rinse the chicken in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. Combine the flour, salt and pepper on a plate and stir with a fork to mix. Coat the chicken pieces on all sides with the flour and shake off the excess.

4. Sprinkle a little water onto the chicken pieces, and coat again lightly with the seasoned flour.

5. Beat the egg with the water in a shallow dish. Stir in the herbs. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, turning them over to coat them thoroughly.

6. Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese on a plate. Roll the chicken pieces in the crumbs, patting with your fingers to help them adhere.

7. Place the chicken pieces in a greased shallow pan, large enough to hold them in one layer. Bake until thoroughly cooked and golden brown, 20—30 minutes. To check that they are cooked, prick with a fork; the juices that run out should be clear, not pink. Serve hot, with lemon wedges.