Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Oven Fried Chicken- from Ellie on Foodnetwork

Corn cereal crumbs and crushed crackers create a delicious coating. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken. A light spray of olive oil before baking guarantees lightly crispy results.

Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: hr min Cook Time: 45 min

Level: Easy Serves:6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
1/2 sleeve (about 20) whole-grain salted crackers, pulsed in a food processor until fine (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 egg whites
1 cup lowfat, plain yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Olive oil cooking spray
4 medium sized skinless chicken breasts and 4 skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry (about 3 1/2 pounds chicken)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.

Combine the crackers and corn cereal crumbs, sesame seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Reserve.

In a large bowl, combine egg whites, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with the yogurt mixture.

One at a time, dip the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture, packing crumbs onto chicken. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife.

I used whole grain saltine crackers and good ole Kellogs Corn Flakes. I didn't use a food processor just chopped it all up in the blender. :)
The kids loved it and Dad said "mmm" on the first bite.. it was so easy i think i will make it often.

Three top restaurants while traveling in Florida!





While traveling our family often looks for NOT the regular "off the interstate restaurant". Yuck! It's often that you will pull over and just eat a quick grab because you are traveling. Overlooking, some fabulous finds in the state of Florida. If you plan ahead you can look forward to a deee licious meal while traveling.

Here's a list of 3 top favorites that Wilson's often visit.


The Manatee Cafe in St. Augustine is an incredible place to eat. Offering deeee licious vegetarian foods. Next time you are up that way look it up:http://www.manateecafe.com/

Going to the Millenium Mall in Orlando? Check out the Greens and Grille Restaurant. Oh my goodness. I love this place. Both David and I ate their last weekend twice in one day! All meals are created from scratch! Salads, soups, yummie sandwiches. My favorite is their Portabella sandwich and their Summer Sweets Salad. Ohh and of course their soups. I think I love it all. This is one restaurant that I would love to own. mmmmmm http://www.greensandgrille.com


Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel has Cosi's.... another fabulous place. I have too many favorites to list. I love it all. http://www.getcosi.com They are also in the Outlet mall in Estero, Fl. on the way to Miami. So, you know I must stop there! Make sure you pick up a handfull of their breakfast bar cookies to go. 5 is not enough.

www.getcosi.com