Friday, October 22, 2010

Spicy Chicken with Mustard

This is a quick and delicious way to make chicken that is a little different than your ordinary roasted variety. Remove the skin to reduce the fat & calorie content. This recipe serves six.

3 Tbsps Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 chicken legs & thighs, without skin
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (fine)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried hot chili peppers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. In a bowl mix mustard and pepper.

2. In a tupperware container with tight fitting lid, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder and chili peppers.

3. Brush chicken with mustard, then dip in breadcrumbs. Make sure all sides are coated.

4. Arrange in lightly oiled baking pan . Bake for 20 minutes, till juices run clear when pricked with a fork. Remove from heat and allow chicken to sit for 5 minutes.