Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken

Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken

It's hard to beat a crispy fried chicken that you can make in about 30 minutes with only 3 ingredients. Hint: Ranch dressing and instant potato flakes are the magic ingredients.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skin removed 
• 1 cup ranch dressing 
• 2 cups instant potato flakes

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 450º F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lightly brush the chicken pieces with the dressing, then roll in the potato flakes. Arrange on the baking sheet and place in oven. Turn down oven to 350º F and bake 25 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.

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