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Unfried "Fried" Chicken

Source of Recipe


Bon Appètit






List of Ingredients



• 1 pint plain yogurt
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  
• 2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
  
• 1/4 tsp paprika
  
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 6 large chicken breast halves, skinned
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  






Instructions



1. Line large strainer with double-thickness of cheesecloth which has been dampened. Set strainer over bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Drain until yogurt thickens to consistency of thick sour cream, approximately 1 hour.
   
   
2. Line cookie sheet with foil. Brush foil lightly with olive oil. Transfer yogurt to medium bowl; stir in parsley and chives. Combine bread crumbs, paprika and cayenne in shallow bowl. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Thickly coat top of one chicken piece with yogurt, using rubber spatula. Sprinkle coated chicken piece with crumbs, and pat crumbs to adhere. Place breaded chicken on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken. Refrigerate chicken, uncovered, at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead.)
   
   
3. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400º F. Drizzle chicken pieces with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
   
   Serves 6