My Failure at Baked Fried Chicken and Oven Fries

So as I have stated before I will post about my culinary adventures regardless of how they turn out. Although most of my attempts at new recipes are successful my attempt at baked fried chicken and oven fried was an epic failure. 

The chicken

The fries

 I used a recipe that I found at foodnetwork.com. I thought I followed the directions well but clearly that was not the case! One thing I do know is that thighs and drumsticks take a long time to cook and next time (if there is a next time) I will be sure to use chicken breasts. I will post the recipe below so you can see if you have better luck than I did. 


Even though my attempt at a tasty and healthy meal was an epic failure I continue to seek out healthy options to accommodate my new healthy lifestyle.

Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 chicken pieces (preferably 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs and 2 wings)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups cornflakes
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground sage

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet. 

Rinse the chicken in cold water; pat dry. In a wide bowl or on a plate, season the flour with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each chicken piece through the flour so it's fully coated, tap against the bowl to shake off excess flour and set aside. Discard the flour.

Here comes the part kids like best: Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a big resealable plastic bag, carefully pressing the bag to push out the air. Seal up the bag (with as little air inside as possible) and run over the flakes with a rolling pin. Open the bag and pour the crushed flakes into a wide bowl or onto a plate. 

 

In a large bowl (big enough to dredge the chicken pieces), mix the buttermilk, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and sage. Give each floured chicken piece a good buttermilk bath and then roll in the cornflake crumbs. 

Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack and place in the hot oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat to 375 degrees and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through and crispy. The juices should run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife.

Oven Fries

Ingredients

• 3 large baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Salt
• Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the potatoes in a single layer. Bake until golden and crisp, about 35 minutes. Remove the fries with a spatula and season with salt.