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 (240 ml) 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