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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 8, 2009
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Crush tortilla chips and combine with zesty seasonings to create a crunchy coating for baked chicken.

Baked Spicy Chicken

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups bite-size round tortilla chips, crushed (1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed if desired
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, mix crushed chips, oregano, paprika, thyme, seasoned salt, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk.
  • Step 
    2
    Coat chicken pieces lightly with egg mixture, then coat lightly with crumb mixture. Place in pan, skin sides up. Sprinkle with any remaining crumb mixture. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).

Nutrition

520 Calories
32g Total Fat
43g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
32g
49%
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
195mg
66%
Sodium
470mg
19%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
0g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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