Mambo Sprouts

Enlightened Tuscan Oven-Fried Chicken

Submitted by Maggie D. of Albion, CA, for the Mambolicious Recipe Contest 2009.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp. crushed fennel seed
• 2 tsp. sage, crumbled
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 4 chicken thighs, skin removed
• 2 cups Ian’s Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Nonstick cooking spray, if necessary

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, fennel, and sage.
3. Mix with water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to make it the consistency of heavy cream; season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the chicken pieces; coat well with the mayonnaise mixture.
5. Lightly coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
6. Pour Ian’s Italian Panko Breadcrumbs onto a plate.
7. Toss the chicken thighs, one at a time, in the crumbs to completely coat.
8. Place the chicken on the baking sheet; coat with cooking spray.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through, turning once.
10. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Servings: 4