CRUNCHY BAKED CHICKEN

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One bite of tender chicken in a crunchy golden coating explains why I give this recipe such a workout. Besides serving it at home for the two of us, I make a big batch for our senior group at church. -Essie Malatt of Converse, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup fat-free Western salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each), skin removed
2-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
DIPPING SAUCE (not shown):
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup fat-free Western salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the salad dressing, chili powder and salt. Dip chicken in the mixture, then roll in cornflakes. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, for sauce, combine green pepper and onion in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 30-60 seconds longer or until heated through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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