Christies Chicken Coating Recipes

CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• Measure all ingredients into bowl.
• Stir thoroughly.
• To use, moisten chicken parts with water and dip in coating.
• Or place coating in plastic bag, and shake to coat.
• Arrange chicken on ungreased baking tray.
• Bake 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until tender and juices run clear.
• Makes enough to coat about 3 1/2 pounds.

CHRISTIE'S CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Mix all ingredients except for chicken in a large bowl. Place some of the mixture in a plastic bag. Add chicken pieces one at a time and shake.
• On a large foil-lined baking sheet place pieces of chicken.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Turn and bake 15 more minutes or until done.
• Store remaining mixture in fridge for next time.
• Coating can also be used on fish or pork.

CRISPY STUFFING-COATED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees; spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place stuffing crumbs in resealable food storage plastic bag; seal bag and coarsely crush with rolling pin.
• In shallow bowl or pie plate, mix stuffing crumbs and butter.
• In another shallow bowl, beat egg and half-and-half with fork until well mixed.
• Dip chicken into beaten egg, then coat with stuffing mixture.
• Place in baking dish.
• Bake 30-40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut.

BASIC COATING MIX (FOR CHICKEN,FISH & PORK)

Steps:

• Place crushed crackers and seasonings in a plastic bag;Shake well to combine.
• Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups,enough to coat 6 pounds of chicken pieces.
• Store unused portion of crumbs in airtight container in refrigerator.

FRIED CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/2 cups total)., To prepare chicken: Place about 3/4 cup of coating in a large resealable plastic bag. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in the bag; seal and shake until coated. , In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; remove to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.