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Honey-Pecan
Crusted Chicken
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CookingLow-Fat.com
Fried Chicken is not something everyone can indulge
in, because of the high-fat content, but this oven baked version might just help
satisfy those cravings
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 (6-ounce) skinned chicken breast halves
8 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks, skinned
1/4 cup honey
2 T. Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/4 c. finely crushed cornflakes (about 4 cups uncrushed cereal)
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
Cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400º.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken; set aside. Combine honey,
mustard, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl; stir well. Combine
cornflakes and pecans in a shallow dish; stir well. Brush both sides of chicken
with honey mixture; dredge in cornflake mixture.
3. Place chicken pieces on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray, and bake at 400º for 40 minutes or
until done.
Source: Cooking Light '97
Makes 8 servings
Calories 333
Fat 13 g.
Cholesterol 101 mg.
Sodium 368 mg.
Carbs 22 g.
Fiber 1 g.
Protein 32 g.
Calcium 24 mg.
Iron 6 mg.