Baked Crisp Parmesan Romano Chicken

Submitted by E.A.4957

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 13
• 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 1/2 lb) 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.

Reviews

[Grease]

I've tried a lot of chicken recipes and this is the most refreshingly different taste I've encountered. I love the aroma of the marinate and when baked, the non-greasy texture and flavor of the finished chicken. This is a winner!