Oven "Fried" Chicken

Although I love fried chicken, I will be the first to admit that it is not the healthiest of foods. I decided that I would try a healthier alternative that would hopefully make the chicken just as crispy as it would be fried. I came up with Oven "Fried" Chicken.

Difficulty Level: Medium

You will need:

Raw chicken (any part is fine)
Saltine Crackers
One Egg
Paprika
Salt
Baking Sheet
Food Thermometer

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

This is super easy. All you do is crumble up the crackers. I suppose you could use a food processor, but it isn't really necessary. My hands worked just fine. Once the crackers are made into tiny crumbs, sprinkle some paprika and salt and mix it all together.

Next, crack the egg into a bowl. You are going to dip the chicken into the egg and then roll it around in the crackers mixture and place it onto a baking sheet. When you are done, stick it in the oven and bake at 400 degrees.

*Remember, when working with chicken, be careful! You don't want raw chicken touching anything you are not going to clean thoroughly afterward.*

As far as cooking time, it does vary based on the size/weight of the chicken are you using. Remember poultry should always be cooked to 165 degrees to ensure you don't get food poisoning. Just use a food thermometer and you will be fine.

Once the chicken is done, finish off the meal with home cooked mashed potatoes and a nice green salad. Enjoy!