Low-Fat Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken

Debidoo's Note:

I make this about once a week at our house. All three kids like it (and hubby too) and it is one of my own favorites as well. It's such a great alternative to the heavily-fried chicken, but I'm telling you...it tastes JUST as great!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 2.0 pieces ...

• 2 -3 lbs meaty chicken pieces (we like thighs)
• 2⁄3; cup Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. Place butter in 13x9 pan. Preheat oven to 425°F and place pan and butter in oven while it's preheating.
2. Combine Bisquick, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag.
3. Skin chicken, if desired. Rinse each piece under cold water. Then place in bag, one or two pieces at a time, and shake to coat well.
4. When butter is melted in pan (pan should be hot), place meat in pan, meaty sides down.
5. Bake 35 minutes; turn pieces over and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. Excellent with mashed potatoes, biscuits, and green beans!

Reviews

[Chef #716303]

Very good

[nemokitty]

I loved the flavor of the chicken. My problem was the coating didn't stick on the chicken. Next time, I'll put it on a cooling rack and see if that helps. Made for Zaar Cookbook Tag Game 2010.

[Chef #1464675]

Very good. I added 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning. Also, since I am watching the fat calories, I did not use butter, but sprayed the pan with butter-flavored pan spray before placing the chicken on the pan. This was yummy and so easy!