FABULOUS SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

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I devised this to resolve my southern husband's taste for fried chicken with a HEALTHY, non-deep-fried version, with no wheat, milk, eggs, or processed or artificial ingredients. It's a delicious EASY recipe that works for chicken legs, thighs, or breasts. Make PLENTY in the summer to eat as is, or use leftovers for chicken SALAD!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 chicken legs (or 3 chicken breasts, bone-in works just fine and is more economical than boneless)
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1⁄2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon potato starch
2 tablespoons oats
1 pinch powdered ginger (optional)
canola oil cooking spray
1⁄2 cup water

Steps:

  • For moistest results soak chicken pieces in a bowl of salted water for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Line baking tray with foil and spray lightly with oil.
  • Grind dry ingredients in coffee grinder or with pestle and mortar.
  • Pour into a bowl and add water little by little while stirring until a smooth runny paste is achieved. You may need more or less water.
  • Remove chicken from soaking water, and pat dry if necessary.
  • Dip into the rosemary coating until covered, and place on baking tray. This will seal in the juices.
  • Bake at 365º for one hour.
  • Once it's in, put your feet up for at least ten minutes, drink a glass of cold water, breathe deeply - and relax. Your chicken is safe.
  • Suggestions: Serve with brown rice and greens, or if you have cooked breasts or thighs, then serve the chicken chopped into a salad with cucumbers, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with Chimichurri sauce - a purée of cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt.

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