Simple Simon Chicken

Baby Kato's Note:

A nice crispy chicken thats baked in the oven. Hope you enjoy this. Can easily be doubled.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 peices

• 1 cup cracker crumb , your preference
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , finely grated
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 shallot , finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 whole roasting chicken , cut up into 8 pieces

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients for coating chicken in bowl; mix well.
3. Brush the chicken lightly with oil and roll in the coating mix.
4. Place on cookie sheet, covered with tin foil and bake for 1 hour.

Reviews

[ChuckMac]

I noted that the fat content is a bit high in the Nutrition Facts. This can be reduced by spraying the chicken pieces. Using an oil spray will greatly reduce the fat content.
The receipe is very easy to modify: number of chicken pieces, crumb types, seasoning (take dried chilies and grind them to a powder), etc. I can even see using other meats, e.g., fish, pork chops, slices of pork tenderloin . . .

[Diana #2]

This is soooo delicious. Really easy, and the flavour is amazing. Just enough cayanne to warm your tastebuds. I used panko crumbs in place of the cracker crumbs. I baked two bone-in chicken breasts, and after shaking the topping on in a plastic bag, sprayed with cooking spray and then added more of the mix on top, I've tried lots of 'oven fried' recipes, but this is by far the best. Thanks Baby Kato! Made for Auzzie/NZ Recipe Swap #28

[Chocolatl]

I used saltine crumbs. I had a little trouble getting the coating to stick, so I patted most of it on top. The chicken was deliciously flavored, and very moist. I even enjoyed the skin, which I usually dislike. Great recipe, thanks for posting!