Crisp Oven-Fried Chicken (using potato flakes) (Affordable Meals)

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This one saves labor being oven-fried and has potato flakes as the coating instead of panko crumbs!
Another gluten-free idea! 

https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crisp-oven-fried-chicken/b60a2e9e-4f38-4a4c-a1d8-0d27f36102da


CRISP OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Prep Time: 15 min     Cook Time:  1 hour     Total Time: 1 Hr 15 min

This baked chicken comes out deep golden brown and crispy, just like fried chicken.
Since the chicken is baked however, clean-up is quick and there's no oil spatter or lingering odor.


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) frying chicken, skin removed if desired


Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine potato flakes, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper.
Add margarine; mix well. In medium bowl, combine egg and water; beat well.

Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture; thorougly coat all sides with potato flake mixture.
(Alternative method: Coat chicken, with zero mess! Seal chicken, seasonings and
breadcrumbs inside a freezer bag and shake for perfectly covered, crispy results.)
Place chicken, skin side up, in sprayed pan.

Bake uncovered at 400°F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.

Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 440, Total Fat 23g, Protein 42g, Total Carbohydrate 15g, Sugars 0g, Sodium 580mg