BAKED SPICY CHICKEN

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Crush tortilla chips and combine with zesty seasonings to create a crunchy coating for baked chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups bite-size round tortilla chips, crushed (1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed if desired
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, mix crushed chips, oregano, paprika, thyme, seasoned salt, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk.
Coat chicken pieces lightly with egg mixture, then coat lightly with crumb mixture. Place in pan, skin sides up. Sprinkle with any remaining crumb mixture. Drizzle with melted butter.
Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g