Lunch: Crisp Oven-Fried Chicken

No-fry? No problem. Make fried chicken the easy way—in your oven! A surprise ingredient adds fantastic flavor and crunch to this baked fried chicken, without the fuss (and fat) of deep-frying. And did we mention it preps in just 15 minutes?

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) frying chicken, skin removed if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Spray 13x9-inch pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In large bowl, combine potato flakes, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Add margarine; mix well. In medium bowl, combine egg and water; beat well.
Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture; thorougly coat all sides with potato flake mixture. Place chicken, skin side up, in sprayed pan.
Bake uncovered at 400 °F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.

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