Crispy Picnic Chicken Recipe

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Crackers, cheese and spices are all you need to create a coating that turns plain chicken into something special, according to Joanie Elbourne of Gardner, Massachusetts.—Joanie C. Elbourn, Gardner, Massachusetts

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Crispy Picnic Chicken Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

20 butter-flavored crackers, crushed
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Place the butter in a shallow bowl. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in butter, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Serve hot or chilled. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Originally published as Crispy Picnic Chicken in Country Woman July/August 1995, p26