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Picnic Chicken Recipe

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I made this well-seasoned chicken one evening for dinner and served it hot from the oven. While raiding the fridge the next day, I discovered how delicious it was cold and created the yogurt dip to go with it. —Ami Okasinski, Memphis, Tennessee

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Picnic Chicken Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

3 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup butter, melted
12 chicken drumsticks
12 bone-in chicken thighs
CREAMY LEEK DIP:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 envelope leek soup mix
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and seasonings. Divide butter between two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, turning once. Cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until chilled.
For dip, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, soup mix and cheese; fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with cold chicken. Yield: 24 servings (4 cups dip).

Originally published as Picnic Chicken in Taste of Home June/July 2007, p37

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by suzytonk

I haven't tried this yet, but I certainly will! We love fried chicken but I hate the time it takes and mess. The coating can be very versatile...I'm going to try adding some cajun seasoning...yum! Thank you, Ami!

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by TheBelly

Great recipe..didn't try the dip but the chicken was great. As far as calories, etc...hello... its basically a baked version of fried chicken which is your healthier option!

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by denisepait

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely the best, hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2012 by mothervic1

FINALLY found an oven-baked fried chicken recipe that I'm happy with!! (didn't try the dip yet--there's no need. The chicken is great by itself!!!) Thank you!

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2012 by 1950janice

Wonderful...I have already made it several times and passed the recipe along to others. I do have one change...if you use salted butter in the pans, you might want to reduce the amount of salt in the dry mixture. VERY good and easy!

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by SheriEllen

Very easy and great flavor!

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2012 by 12queeze

very tasty and flavorful. i would definately make this again

Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by Judi720

Great chicken Made for Memorial Day picnic at the pool & worked out great for my family.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2012 by Medmak

I can't wait to try this recipe for the summer! I am very amused by the drama on a recipe site by the way! LOL, who'da thunk?

Reviewed on May. 28, 2012 by firstsoprano50

This sounds delicious and I can hardly wait until I can try it!

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