Baked Crisp Parmesan Romano Chicken

If you're craving fried chicken, this is a wonderful tasty alternative.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar, plus
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1 (3 1/2lb)  whole chickens, rinsed well,patted dry,and cut into 8 pieces
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  grated pecorino romano cheese
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, red-pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
3. Add chicken to marinade in dish, turning each piece to coat.
4. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
5. Stir together breadcrumbs, cheeses, parsley and pepper in a medium bowl.
6. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
7. Dredge each chicken piece in breadcrumb mixture to coat;shake off excess.
8. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake chicken until breadcrumbs are golden and chicken is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
10. Using a spatula, loosen chicken from sheet and serve.