Missing fried chicken? Try this oven "fried" twist of the American favorite. Our Recipe Makeover has far less calories, fat and cholesterol compared to standard fried chicken.

About this Recipe Makeover

Traditional fried chicken recipes are high in calories, fat and cholesterol. This made-over oven recipe trims the calories by slimming portion size, removing the skin and frying oil and replacing with grains, eggs (for binding) and spices.

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• 1 cup corn flakes, crushed *
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into even strips

• 1 cup white flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken, skin on, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 cup vegetable shortening or lard, for frying (or enough to fill skillet to about 1/2 inch deep)

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