This tasty seasoning mix is very fast to put together with ingredients that are usually on the pantry shelf. The recipe makes enough for 4 small or 2-3 large chickens, so plenty if you are going to have a house full of people. I have found that chicken is usually a good choice when it comes to serving guests because very few people dislike it and it combines well with a large variety of side dishes. Blessings...
Recipe:
2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Figure 1/2 cup for a 2-1/2 to 3-pound fryer. (I have found that the average fryer is more like 3-4 pounds anymore.)
Directions for use:
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 inch jelly roll pan in a 375 degree oven. Watch carefully so butter doesn't burn. (If you prefer, simply brush the pan with 1-2 tablespoons of oil, but I think the butter gives much better flavor.) Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in coating mix in a plastic or paper bag until coated. Place pieces skin side down in the pan and cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Turn pieces and continue cooking for another 15-30 minutes or until chicken tests done. If the chicken begins to brown too much, cover it with foil so it doesn't burn.
Tip: For lower calorie chicken, I remove the skin and as much fat as possible and still have gotten good results with this coating mix. You will have to be a little more careful when turning the chicken so the coating doesn't come off.
Tip: This mix would work well for gift giving. Put it in a pretty jar with directions for using on an attached label.
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