BUZZARD CLAWS WITH SWAMP DIP

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No, it's not really buzzard claws--it's chicken! I think this is a good conversation piece. It is great for Halloween parties or gator games (football).

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
8 chicken drumsticks, frozen for 30 minutes
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
32 slivered almonds (to garnish)
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup well-drained medium to hot salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking oil. Crumple aluminum foil into a log shape that fits lengthwise into baking sheet.
  • Remove drumsticks from freezer (they should be partially frozen, not hard). Prepare chicken by Frenching the bone.
  • Beat egg and milk together in a bowl. Stir paprika, cayenne, chili powder, salt, pepper, bread crumbs and cheese together in 9-inch pie plate. Dip chicken into egg mixture and bread chicken in bread crumb mixture, patting to coat evenly.
  • Place chicken on baking sheet with spatula; prop bone sections up on aluminum foil log. Pull slices apart slightly to form a claw shape. Chill 30 minutes to set crumb coating. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is 180°F Lift chicken claws to a platter with spatula. Serve with Swamp Dip.
  • To make swamp dip: Combine mayonnaise and salsa in small bowl. Serve in a hollowed-out tomato or mini pumpkin shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 634.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 23.1

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