Description
This homemade ‘Shake ‘n Bake’ crispy chicken brings back the nostalgic flavors of the 1970s with a healthier twist, featuring a crunchy coating of cornmeal and spices.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (90 g) cornmeal
- 1/4 cup (30 g) wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 12 pieces of chicken (mix of drumsticks and thighs)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C, Gas Mark 6).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, wholemeal flour, salt, dried parsley, ground pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin to create the coating mix.
- Pour the plain yogurt into a separate bowl.
- Take one piece of chicken at a time, dunk it into the yogurt, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Roll the yogurt-coated chicken in the prepared coating mix, pressing gently to ensure the mix adheres well.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Double or triple the coating mix recipe and store it in an airtight container for future use. Discard any leftover mix that has come into contact with raw chicken. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens for a classic American meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100