Oven-Fried Chicken #4

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 6 slices (about 5 oz.) day-old or slightly stale bread (see note above)
• 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon ground dried ancho chilies or chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 chicken (about 4 lb.), neck and giblets removed, cut into 8 pieces (see note above)
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from americanfamily.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toast bread slices. Let cool, then tear into 1-inch chunks. Whirl in a food processor to make coarse crumbs.

2. In large shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, ground chilies, and salt.

3. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip in beaten egg and roll in crumb mixture to coat. Place on foil-lined 12x15 inch baking sheet.