LIGHT OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

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Tarragon, ginger and cayenne pepper season the cornmeal coating that Daucia Brooks of Westmoreland, Tennessee uses on her golden "fried" chicken. The moist meat and crunchy coating are sure to make this homey entree in a mealtime mainstay at you house, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, combine egg whites and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in the egg white mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Spritz with butter-flavored spray. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jacob Meadowcroft
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.


Lauret Hooks
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This recipe is a great way to save money. I can make a whole chicken for less than the cost of a single serving at a restaurant.


Saqib Gujjar
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I love that this recipe is healthy. I can feel good about feeding it to my family.


Chuck Norris IV
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I just shred the chicken and add it to the breading mixture.


winfred njeru
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I've made this recipe several times for parties and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the seasoning is perfect.


Md Shifat Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat chicken. My kids love the crispy breading and the flavorful seasoning.


Matthew Lamotte
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfect.


Stalin Kamle
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This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.


MARYM Khaled
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can just throw everything in the oven and forget about it. Plus, the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked.


Sihle Budaza
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm on a diet but I still crave fried chicken. This recipe lets me enjoy my favorite food without all the guilt.


Jamil ahmad Jamil ahmad
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the seasoning is perfect. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Crystal stitches
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This is the best oven-fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy.


Samoli Khatun
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. My family loved it.


Faisal Ahmad
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the seasoning was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


RP SAMIR
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So easy and delicious! I love that I can make fried chicken in the oven without all the mess. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


schwein schwienhund
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilal Zulfiqar
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I was skeptical at first because I've never had good luck with oven-fried chicken before, but this recipe proved me wrong. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the breading was crispy and flavorful. Definitely a new favorite recipe!


Rebee Rogers
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've tried so many oven-fried chicken recipes in the past but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make.


Shahid Anwar
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Just made this tonight and it was a hit with the family! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the seasoning was perfect. We'll definitely be making this again soon.