Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 package (5 1/4 ounces) plain Melba toast, pulsed to sand and pebble texture
- 4 drumsticks and 4 thighs, skin removed
- Spray bottle filled with vegetable oil or vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
Adjust rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix eggs, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Put Melba toast crumbs in another shallow dish. Set a large wire rack over an 18 by 12-inch foil-lined jellyroll pan.
Using 1 hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet, lay chicken pieces, 4 at a time, in egg mixture, roll to coat. Then lay 1 piece at a time in Melba crumbs. Press a mix of crumbs into top of chicken. Turn piece over and repeat, pressing crumbs into other side. Gently shake off excess.
Set chicken on rack. Spray top portion of chicken pieces evenly with oil. Bake until chicken is nutty brown and juices run clear, 30 minutes for drumsticks and 35 minutes for thighs. Serve immediately.
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By nicolegeu_4048936
Lake Zurich, IL
on November 05, 2007
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I read all the other reviews, thus having high expectations of this recipe. But I was sadly disappointed. Followed the recipe, but used boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs and legs. But the chicken itself was hardly flavorful and the outside lent to a very dry chicken. I am wondering if there was something I did wrong? But I double checked the recipe (it's pretty easy, but I probably won't be making this one again.
By imscottypiper_4...
Forest, VA
on January 06, 2006
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I didn't know how this would turn out, but am really glad I tried it. It's terrific. Even the kids thought they were eating fried chicken. I used chicken breasts which I pounded out and cut into strips (like chicken fingers. I will definitely make this one again.
By boriqua_chica91...
whippany, NJ
on December 07, 2005
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I loved this recipe from when i first heard its name. It was quick and easy and my family loved it so much thats it's a regular visit to my table.
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