SOUTHWESTERN OVEN-FRIED "TACO CHICKEN"

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Southwestern Oven-Fried

Tender, very moist, spicy, and easy to make baked chicken for a chilly autumn night! We really enjoy this! Had a lot of fun creating the recipe! :D Enjoy! (VERY old photo by me)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup flour
1 envelope taco seasoning mix, or homemade
1/4 tsp. seasoning salt, i use johnny's
1 Tbl. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
1 egg
1 Tbl. milk
1 Tbl. louisiana hot sauce
6-8 chicken leg with thigh pieces, skin on bone in
3-4 Tbl. butter

Steps:

  • 1. In two (doubled) brown paper lunch sacks, combine dry ingredients (first eight); shake well to mix. In shallow bowl, beat eggs, milk and hot sauce. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, let excess drip off, then shake in bag of dry ingredients to coat. Set on large platter or cookie sheet as you go. Then after all are coated, shake each piece again in the flour mixture. Place bone sides down onto greased, foiled-lined shallow baking pan or cookie sheet. Spray the chicken with butter-flavored vegetable spray after coating with flour mixture just before putting in the oven. Then bake for 15 minutes so it can "set", then baste each piece well with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for a TOTAL of 55-60 minutes or until done and juices run clear. (When I did leg-thigh quarters, they took exactly 59 minutes). If pieces are small, they will take less time, of course, so check. Don't over bake it. It doesn't stick or even need to be turned! (Don't turn it BTW). Prepare the rest of your sides while the chicken bakes, have a beer, relax, and...ENJOY! Just have fun! :D

MOSTAKIM
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken breasts on the weekend, and then I used the leftovers to make this dish. It was delicious!


Aman Kedir
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken is crispy, flavorful, and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mehwish Aziz
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Sukhman Nijjar
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. The chicken was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the crispy coating and the flavorful seasoning.


Kledis Uruci
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken is flavorful and the coating is crispy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Bilal Sheikh
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is crispy, flavorful, and juicy. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.


William Gibbons
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy coating and the flavorful seasoning.


Demetria Matthews
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy chicken, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Haulah Fatie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sister Prisca
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken breasts on the weekend, and then I used the leftovers to make this dish. It was delicious!


Md Rifed99
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken is crispy, flavorful, and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bolivar Martinez
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Hmami Soffia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. The chicken was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the crispy coating and the flavorful seasoning.


Philip Lutterodt
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken is flavorful and the coating is crispy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Sylvia Oosthuizen
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the coating is crispy and delicious. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.


Shayan Khan Shayan Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the oven. The seasoning was also spot-on.


Vanessa Minor
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and the coating was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Benmadani Khaled
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was perfect, with just the right amount of heat. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.