Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken

Refrigerated egg product and fat-free milk makes this main dish a dinnertime headliner that's also ideal for the diabetic diet.


Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 eggs, beatenOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  fat-free milkOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  paprikaOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 5  pounds  meaty chicken pieces, skinned (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter or margarine, meltedOn Sale
  •     Snipped fresh oregano (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Grease two large shallow baking pans; set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg product and milk. In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, paprika, and pepper.
2.
Dip chicken pieces into egg product mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Arrange chicken pieces in prepared baking pans, making sure pieces don't touch. Drizzle chicken pieces with melted butter.
3.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degree F for breasts; 180 degree F for thighs and drumsticks). Do not turn chicken pieces during baking. Immediately transfer chicken to a covered container; serve within 1 hour. (Or cover and chill chicken; transport in an insulated container with ice packs.) If desired, sprinkle with fresh oregano. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 198, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 363 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch .5, Lean Meat 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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