Crispy Picnic Chicken

Name: Crispy Picnic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

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

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.

Originally published as Crispy Picnic Chicken in Crafting Traditions July/August 1995

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AmyE007

Sep 11, 2013

The coating of this chicken was soggy.
Myra Ford

Aug 15, 2013

Very good and easy to put together. I turned the oven temp. to 425 for last 10 minutes of baking time because I like a crispy coating.
jllove62

Aug 7, 2013

My grandma used bread crumbs instead of the cracker crumbs but both are delicious! I have also added french fried onions to coating mix when processing bread/cracker crumbs! Triple the recipe and save in a jar or sealed plastic bag for quick meals. It is also good for pork chops! One other hint is to line baking sheet with parchment paper for no mess cleanup. The coating tends to stick to the pan. This recipe brings back fond memories of my grandma!
sweetpups3

Nov 30, 2009

very good one! my family love it!