Nutty Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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Nutty Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients:
12
chicken drumsticks or 6 legs (about 3 pounds)

1
egg, beaten

1
cup cornflake crumbs

1/3
cup finely chopped pecans

1
tablespoon sugar

1-1/2
teaspoons salt

1/2
teaspoon onion powder

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

1/4
cup butter or margarine, melted



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chicken legs with egg to coat.

2.
Combine cornflakes, pecans, sugar, salt, onion powder and pepper in large resealable food storage bag. Add chicken legs, two at a time; shake to coat.

3.
Place chicken on foil-lined baking sheet; drizzle with melted butter. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tender.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 1382 mg
Protein 47 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 27 g
Cholesterol 228 mg
Total Fat 36 g
Calories 625
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 4
Meat 6
Starch 1-1/2


This recipe appears in: Chicken