Fried chicken. How could you not like fried chicken? I would happily chow down two without much thought! haha But what could be better than fried chicken? Oven-fried chicken of course! Anything to make it feel a little less sinful than the oil-fried version. Just so you could enjoy it guilt-free. Definitely a win-win, if you ask me! (:
I chanced upon this recipe on Everyday Maven, and was coincidentally craving for something fried. It’s really quick and easy as well! Even though it’s baked, the chicken is so crunchy with every bite! The mr and I are addicted to it! We had it twice in a week. Definitely gonna make this for my family at the end of the year.
The chicken pieces were coated with crushed melba toast. I have to admit, I’ve heard of melba toast a number of times, but never really tried it or used it to cook. These were mini toasts that were baked and they were really amazing! Unlike normal bread crumbs, these ensures that the coating remains crunchy and not get soggy even after being baked. Would definitely not hesitate to use melba toast in the future! hehe
And what goes well with fried chicken? A side of kipfler and broccolini salad of course! Of course if you want to keep to the healthy-theme, you could always have it with a side of salad. Your tummies will still be satisfied. (: So I urge you to give this a try, you will never need to feel bad about have fried chicken ever again! hehe
Oven-fried Chicken (adapted from Everyday Maven)
800g chicken pieces (skin removed)
1 box of Melba toast (5-ounce/142g), crushed
1/2 tsp garlic salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp hot paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup kewpie mayonnaise
1 tbs Dijon mustard
Steps :
1) Place the melba toasts in a zip lock bag. Using a rolling pin, crush them till they are relatively fine, leaving some little pebbles for texture and maximum crunchiness. You could also place them in a food processor, but be careful not too completely pulverize them.
2) Add the garlic salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and dried oregano into the zip lock bag and give it a good shake. Pour the seasoned crumbs into a plate.
3) In a separate bowl, mix the kewpie with the dijon mustard and mix till well combined.
4) Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celcius. Coat each piece of chicken with the mayo mixture (just enough to lightly coat) and roll it in the melba toast crumbs. Make sure the chicken pieces are covered well and evenly.
5) Place the chicken pieces on a cooking rack and place in the oven to bake for 40 minutes.
Enjoy it with a side of your choice! (: Don’t worry, I didn’t only have one piece. hehe I couldn’t resist another (or two)! Have a great weekend everyone!
Remember to always cook and bake with love!
Food Made With Love 
I am soooo making this! Have been thinking about it since I say it on instagram. Thanx for sharing!!!!
That was I “saw” it on instagram btw……. typing fail…… 😦
haha (: it’s okie! I knew what u were saying dearie! hehe go make! hehe x
hehe (: you’re most welcome! Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as the mr and I did! hehe x let me know !
At this rate Ill be stuck in my kitchen for ever 😛 Thanks hunz for sharing these recipes!
Can i have recipe for salad too?! 🙂
hehe I didn’t really measure the amount of the things I put in so I didn’t share it. I will whatsapp you the ingredients! (: x
This looks just as good as the real deal!! 😀 hehe no need for a pot of hot oil!!!!
hehe yes deep fried no longer! (: hehe make way for a healthier and as yummy “fried” chicken! hehe x
so going to try this!looks delicious!exam time snacks!haha
Hehe definitely! You’ll love it! 🙂
was that 15 oz or 1.5 oz of the crumbs? I just did 15oz and got a huge mixingbowl full of crumbs… methinks it was 1.5 oz…?
it’s 1 box that weighs 5oz! oops! sorry my bad! shall change it up so it’s clearer! But you could put it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge! so sorry!
… LOL… hmm now im stocked up on breadcrumbs… i got two 500g jars full of them… haha I guess if the chicken is good ill make more soon. Thanks for the clarification haha
haha no worries! So sorry about that! You could use it for other things too! Crumbed fish? hehe
I don’t usually crumb much of anything, if you have any more ideas to use up breadcrumbs they’re welcome. haha
haha I will think of a few then! (:
Yay yay making this!
hehe yes! please do! (: hehe
How can you go wrong with fried chicken??? I just posted about the fried chicken In America. Now I really want some chicken! Haha
hehe yes what can ever go wrong? hehe just eat it and be merry i say! (:
pototo and broccolini in a salad? omg why have I never thought to do that!!
ahhhh Melba toasts… childhood memories right there for me 😛
hehe I’ve never used melba toast before this, though i’ve seen it in a few recipes! hehe So glad I gave it a try though! and yes! Broccolini and potato in a salad – SO GOOD! hehe of course the deliciousness might be due to the kewpie. haha xx
Yawn I couldn’t sleep 😛 then realised I read this amazing post but didn’t leave a comment ~ this sure looks and i bet tastes even BETTER and healthier than KFC! Because it’s oven-fried hehe 🙂 YUM YUM YUM! I’ve already sent it to Mr Bao…fingers cross he’ll make it for me soon ~ well done dearie your dishes are making me hungry on a NIGHTLY-basis 😛
hehe thanks love! (: and I’m pretty sure Mr Bao would wanna make this too! Lester and I are both addicted! hehe Too good to not give it a try! hehe Let me know what u both think once u do try it! hehe x
May I ask what can be used as alternative crumbs to Melba toast? Looks really yummy can’t wait to try out! Thanks!
You can use panko crumbs! hehe Let me know how u go! x