CHELI'S OVEN BAKED SOUTHERN "FRIED" CHICKEN

Cheli's Oven Baked Southern

Provided by chris elizondo

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 -3 lb chicken pieces
CHICKEN SEASONING - MIX AND SET ASIDE
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
CHICKEN WASH
3 large eggs
1/4 c milk
1/2 c mild red pepper or hot sauce - i use valentina brand
CHICKEN COATING
1 1/2 c self rising flour
3 tsp old bay seasoning
2 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Season the chicken well on all sides with the seasoning mix. In one medium and 'open' bowl, beat the milk into the eggs. Add the hot sauce and beat again.
2. In a second medium 'open' bowl, mix the coating ingredients well.
3. Dip the seasoned chicken into the wash making sure that all of the chicken is well coated-then immediately move it to the coating bowl. Dredge the chicken and rotate it so that it is well covered. If desired, u may redip the piece in the wash and recoat for a thicker coating.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then turn and bake for 15 more minutes. Enjoy!