Xoandre's Fried Chicken (XFC)

Looking for the perfect imitation of Kentucky Fried Chicken, but without the need for all those herbs & spices? Check this out...

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Skinless Boneless Chicken breast halves (or any style chicken you like)
• 3 Large Eggs
• 3 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
• 1 tbsp McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
• 1/3rd cup unflavored Instant Potato flakes (dry)
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Dash Onion Powder
• Dash Paprika
• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic
• 1 tbsp parsley (optional)
• 1/3rd cup Little Crow Foods brand Fryin' Magic or Bakin' Miracle
• 3 tbsp Peanut Oil or Canola Oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Farenheit.
2. Clean chicken & set aside.
3. In a measuring cup, mix together the Instant Potato Flakes, Fryin' Magic (or Bakin' Miracle), McCormick Rotisserie Seasoning, grated Parmesan Cheese & other spices.
4. Prepare a baking pan or cookie sheet with sides by coating with Peanut (or Canola) oil, making sure there is about 1/16th an inch layer of oil spread across the entire surface of the pan.
5. In a shallow dish, lightly beat eggs.
6. Add ranch dressing & stir thoroughly.
7. Place chicken into egg mixture & coat generously with egg.
8. Pour half of breading mixture into a 1-gallon zip-lock bag.
9. one at a time, add egg-coated Chicken pieces to the bag containing the breading & shake well, massaging breading into chicken pieces while in the bag.
10. Add more breading as needed, coating all chicken pieces thoroughly with the breading.
11. Place breaded chicken into pan with oil.
12. Sprinkle extra breading over the top of all chicken pieces & pat smooth.
13. Bake at 450 degrees Farenheit for 10 minutes per side, using a flat spatula to flip the chicken (tongs will tear the breading loose from the chicken).
14. Check the core temperature of the chicken, making sure it is at least 150 degrees in the center.
15. When the chicken is golden brown & the perfect internal temperature, serve with your favorite side dish & enjoy!

Tip:

For spicier chicken, add 1 tsp Chili Powder or Cayanne pepper to the egg mixture before cooking.