PECAN OVEN-FRIED FRYER

Pecan Oven-Fried Fryer image

This recipe combines two Southern classics-chicken and pecans. Although this chicken is baked in the oven, the rich nutty mixture gives it a fabulous fried flair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine baking mix, pecans, paprika, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Dip chicken pieces in milk, then coat generously with pecan mixture., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020 calories, Fat 73g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 1849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 57g protein.