Christies Chicken Coating Recipes

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Wash chicken pieces in cold water (leave the chicken moist so the coating will hold on to it) set aside.
• In the plastic mixing bag that comes with the coating mix, combine all ingredients (except the chicken pieces) and shake bag to combine thoroughly.
• Set oven to 425°F.
• Set oven rack to lowest-bottom position.
• Line a large 15-inch baking sheet with foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Shake each piece of chicken in the bag to coat thoroughly with mixture and place on the baking sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• Bake for 45 minutes (you might have to bake for about 5 minutes more if the backs are attached to the legs).
• *NOTE* Sometimes if you are using frozen defrosted chicken there might still be some water left in the chicken that will come out when baking, if you find that there is a lot of water in your pan about halfway through baking, just carefully remove the pan with a towel or oven mitts and hold over the sink to drain the water, and place back in the oven to bake (just enough to drain, careful not to remove the chicken from the pan and throw into the sink!).
• The less water in the bottom of the pan the crispier you chicken will be).

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag combine the oil with all remaining ingredients; seal the bag and shake vigorously.
• Remove half or more of the mixture for another time and store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
• Add in desired amount of chicken pieces; shake to coat.
• Place on a greased baking sheet in a 425 oven for 45 minutes.

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.