Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

Everyone is looking for healthy alternatives when using chicken recipes and this Oven Fried Chicken Recipe is a delicious choice. The use of egg whites and skim milk reduces the fat without taking away from the flavor. I remember by grandmother frying chicken and it was delicious. Back then we weren't as health conscience as we are today. Fried chicken is a comfort food and why not? The flavor and satisfaction you get after enjoying that down-home flavor is one of a kind. So let's make it a little healthier with this Oven Fried Chicken Recipe.

8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 egg whites
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 c. dry bread crumbs, finely crushed
1/4 c. vegetable oil

Beat egg white until frothy. Beat in milk. Combine flour, paprika, basil, salt and pepper in a large plastic resealable bag. Place breadcrumbs in another resealable bag. Dip chicken breasts in flour mixture, then in egg whites, then in crumbs.

Place oil in a jelly roll pan or other shallow pan and place in oven for 3 - 4 minutes or until oil is hot, but not smoking. Add chicken breasts in single layer.

Bake for 10 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake for additional 10 minutes or until chicken is done and tender. Yields 8 servings.

This chicken recipe has 8 grams of fat and 240 calories compared to deep fried chicken that has 255 calories and 12 grams of fat. And it is a delicious chicken breast recipe.

Oven Fried Chicken is only one of many healthy chicken recipes you will find.