Crunchy Spiced Chicken (Un-Chained Recipe Contest)
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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 - chicken drumsticks, skin removed1.5 cups - Panko bread crumbs (or regular bread crumbs if preferred) 2 - egg whites 2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tsp - chili powder1 Tbsp - onion powder1 Tbsp - garlic granules or powder 4 tsp - fresh ground black pepper1 Tbsp - Italian herb seasoning, dried (thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, etc) 1 tsp - salt Whole wheat flour for dredging - enough to lightly coat drumsticks (approximately 1.5 cups)
Directions
Makes 6 crunchy drumsticks - Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. (191 degrees C)

Wash drumsticks and remove skin.
In a small bowl, mix herbs and spices together. Lightly dust moist drumsticks with 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture and reserve the remainder.
Mix egg whites and milk together and pour liquid into a small shallow pan that's deep enough for wetting the drumsticks.
Put flour on a deep plate or into a shallow pan for dredging the chicken.
Spread panko bread crumbs onto a sheet of wax paper and mix remaining spice blend into the crumbs.

Lightly dust chicken in flour, dip into milk/egg liquid and roll in bread crumbs being sure to coat entire piece.
Place on a lightly sprayed baking sheet (jelly roll pan does nicely) or use aluminum foil to cover the bottom of the pan. (Note: crumb mixture may stick to foil so lightly coating foil with cooking spray will help keep the coating on the chicken).

Bake at 375 F (191 C) for 50 - 60 minutes turning once to allow for even browning of the drumsticks.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRAEVYNN.
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 241.2
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
  • Sodium: 869.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g

Member Reviews
  • FITCOFFEEMOM357
     Made it loved it. I baked it on a cooling rack sprayed with cooking spray. This helps to prevent the chicken from getting mushy from the juices. - 4/4/10
  • BROOKLYNBYTES
     My family LOVES this one - but ONLY with these alterations: Use regular breadcrumbs, not Panko. Add a bit of cyanne pepper to the spice mix. BAKE ON COOLING RACK set on a cookie sheet. If you make these drumsticks this way, it is a 100% winner. Thanks for the recipe/idea! - 5/31/11
  • DEE-NICE
     Tasty! I made this using boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips, cooked at 375 for 20-25 minutes each side. Also I used parchment paper which worked out very well. - 5/14/10
  • SABRAHARDY
     it's my new favorite i don't have to worry about missing fried chicken wings, this one makes the replacement a delicious one i look forward to making this again and again. - 12/28/09
  • SHUTRBUG1
     A lot of sodium for one piece of chicken! - 11/4/09

    Reply from TRAEVYNN (11/5/09)
    Not sure where the sodium is coming from with only 1 tsp salt in the recipe. Maybe the panko crumbs have some but the whole 1.5 cups isn't going to be used. Only enough to coat the chicken and most of it was left in the bowl when we finished. Can anyone shed some light on the sodium question?

  • SHERI1969
     A LOT of sodium in this one too. But it does sound healthy and yummy otherwise. - 11/4/09
  • WALKZWDOGZ
     Sounds good! Has anyone tried this in an air fryer? - 7/27/19
  • CD12842047
     This was sooo good and easy! Will try the rack next time. Nice and spicy, made a great subsatute for something fryed and crunchy! - 8/23/12
  • CD12450364
     This was easy to make and so good! - 5/24/12
  • ERIN878S
     Delicious! We used just chicken breasts because I'm not crazy about chicken legs. I also used the cooling rack idea and they were very tasty and crispy. Yum! - 3/20/12
  • CD7385234
     I really liked this, but will cut back a little on the pepper - 2/7/12
  • MMPIXIE
     yummmm. I added a hidden valley ranch packet to the crumbs :) - 8/13/11
  • DAPHASAURUS
     I used chicken breast and used a pan with a rack in it so the bottom was crispy too (I still flipped partway too). AMAZING!! - 6/23/11
  • OUTDOORMOM3
     Thanks for the recipe! My daughter wanted a pounded out fried chicken breat. But this sounds sooo good. She Loved It! Can't wait to make it again! - 5/26/11
  • SHELBSYD
     This is going to be good! I have this right in the oven now, only difference is I made it with boneless chicken breasts! Thanks for the recipe! - 10/9/10
  • CD7863641
     Love it! - 7/29/10
  • TINYASTRONAUT
     I made this with boneless chicken breast instead of drumsticks, and I used italian panko breadcrumbs instead of adding the seasoning. Overall, it turned out pretty well. I was amazed at how crispy it was! - 7/12/10
  • VTMELWEL
     sounds soooooo good my mouth is watering - 11/10/09
  • RNJMP713
     Will have to try...thx. - 11/10/09
  • BLANKTOM
     Tastes delicious - 11/5/09
  • DASEEMAN
     This sounds delicious!!! - 11/4/09
  • IOWAGAL1957
     i can't wait to try this! - 11/4/09
  • LKOLLENBERG
     Sounds good! - 11/4/09
  • DENISESPK
     I love the idea of guilt-free crispy chicken. - 11/3/09
  • TIZZIEBELL
     I loved the idea of all of different seasonings! - 11/3/09

    Reply from TRAEVYNN (11/5/09)
    Thanks! I was trying for the "seven herbs and spices" that makes the chicken from KFC so yummy!




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