OATMEAL BAKED CHICKEN

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This recipe proves you can have fried chicken without a lot of fuss. The chili powder and cumin add a subtle spiciness that appeals to everyone.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°; coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine oats, paprika, chili powder, salt if desired, garlic powder, cumin and pepper. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with oat mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, until juices run clear and thermometer reads 170° when inserted into thickest part of chicken, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.