Holly’s “Fried” Crispy Chicken

By mamacasma

This dish uses simple and healthy yogurt to bind crisp rice cereal to the chicken—which is also terrific served as strips or nuggets for dunking.

Ingredients

• 4 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies), lightly crushed
• 3 ⁄4 cup grated Parmesan (3 oz)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 cup lowfat plain yogurt
• 8 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Sautéed spinach, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the rice cereal, Parmesan, oil, paprika, cumin, 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1⁄4 tsp pepper.

3. Brush both sides of the chicken with the yogurt and coat with the cereal mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere; place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with the spinach, if desired.