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Simple Southern-Style "Unfried" Chicken

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Simple Southern-Style "Unfried" Chicken recipe

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Love fried chicken but want to trim some of the calories that come with it? Problem solved. Our crispy chicken tastes better than the real thing!

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 30 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

broiler-fryer chicken (3-1/4 lb.), cut up

1/2

cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix

It's for dipping and dunking and mixing-upping. And yes, for salad too.

Make It

REMOVE skin from all chicken pieces except wings. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add dressing. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat chicken with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.

HEAT oven to 400°F. Place coating mix in pie plate or shallow dish. Dip chicken in coating mix, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Sprinkle with any remaining coating mix. Discard bag and marinade.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Makeover - How We Did It

Try our made-over version of fried chicken. You'll save 90 calories and 9 g of fat per serving when compared to the same amount of fried chicken.

Special Extra

For a spicier version, add hot sauce to taste to dressing before using to marinate the chicken.

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DLEyre

posted:6/15/2013

I used boneless, skinless chicken breast since I had them on hand. I couldn't believe how much this tasted like fried chicken! I didnt have any problems with the bottom getting soggy. The Shake and Bake stayed nice and crispy. Way to go Kraft!!

Tricia109

posted:5/25/2013

The tang of the ranch dressing and the crunch of the Shake 'n' Bake coating make this a super comfort-food recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds so the chicken cooked in about 30 minutes. This recipe will be one of my go-to favorites!

a cook

posted:6/2/2012

My husband hates ranch dressing but I really wanted to try this so I made it and didn't tell him the ingredients. We both thought this was d'lish, even my children enjoyed it. I used boneless skinless breasts and cooked it on a perforated pizza pan to make sure the bottom wouldn't get soggy. Great flavor- the ranch dressing made a simple tangy taste that was perfect.

a cook

posted:4/10/2012

Tried this following good suggestion about placing on wire rack over a tray to brown evenly and also the oven fry coating but some were still too moist on the bottom. Not as flavorful as I had hoped.

a cook

posted:1/22/2012

EXCELLENT!!! I used ranch dressing...added a little salt and pepper to the ranch marinade...used boneless chicken breast (as recommended by comments). Baked for 40 mins @400F (as recipe states). Absolutely LOVED!!! Served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic roasted asparagus. YUM!

csnyder77

posted:12/22/2011

Very good, even with boneless chicken breasts; making it even healthier!

khiatt1428

posted:7/20/2011

taste was pretty good, but got really soggy on underside. Maybe I should have flipped it halfway through cooking?

a cook

posted:4/6/2011

I love this recipe! I use creamy italian instead of ranch, I think it gives it a little more flavor.

jrnjan

posted:2/26/2011

used real ranch. very strong. yuk!

abyrnes01

posted:2/9/2011

LOVE this recipe, not only is it simple, it is one of the best healthy dinners we make. We have this at least once a week now. We make with boneless, skinless chicken breats and add hot sauce to the ranch dressing when marinating. I cannot recommend this enough!

servings

total:
6 servings

healthy living information

Diabetes Center

carb choices

carb choices:
1

diet exchange

1 Starch + 3 Meat (L)

nutrition bonus

Watching dietary fat? Try this baked version of a family favorite. The dressing not only adds flavor, but it also helps keep the baked skinless chicken moist.

nutritional info per serving

per serving

Calories

220

Total fat

9 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Cholesterol

65 mg

Sodium

670 mg

Carbohydrate

13 g

Dietary fiber

0 g

Sugars

2 g

Protein

20 g

Vitamin A

2 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

0 %DV

Iron

8 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Diabetes Center

carb choices

carb choices:
1

diet exchange

1 Starch + 3 Meat (L)

nutrition bonus

Watching dietary fat? Try this baked version of a family favorite. The dressing not only adds flavor, but it also helps keep the baked skinless chicken moist.

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