Crunchy Breaded Chicken

There's no denying that chicken is an absolute supper staple in most heimishe homes, especially Hungarian balabatish ones. There's nothing easier than throwing a few bottoms into a pot or foil or broiler. There is such a plethora of chicken recipes out there: Honey Mustard Chicken. Pineapple chicken. Orange Chicken. Breaded Chicken. Chicken Marsala. Duck Sauce Chicken. Sesame Chicken. KetchupMayo Chicken. Chicken A La King. Chicken A La Kiddush. Just kidding with that last one. I'm not the biggest chicken enthusiast, but I'll eat a good, juicy, well done piece of chicken, especially with sour pickles. My 7 yr old only liked grilled cutlets, and my 4 yr old loves a well done piece of chicken on the bone. My husband will eat anything. Now here are two things you should know about me: 1) I do NOT like trying out new recipes, especially supper recipes. I can try out a new kugel or side dish for Yom Tov, or a dessert, but not a main dish. Because if it flops, there is nothing to eat. I like to try out a recipe that someone else has already tried out and vouched for it's viability. 2) I am about to introduce you to my favorite cookbook:  The Heimishe Kitchen Nitra Cookbook / Volume 3 Simcha Edition. Produced by the Nitra Ladies Auxilary, this cookbook is my "bible" if you will. It has everything - from fancy food to shabbos food to yomtov food to desserts to something your family will love. I have tried many a recipe from here, as I consider this book "tried and true and tested" - you can't get more Heimish and Hungarian than the Nitra cookbook. (Although I'm not sure the original village of Nitra was actually in Hungary). If you have not yet bought this cookbook - BUY IT NOW. (And I will make a few dollars commission too.)

So anywayzes, page 245 is the most dog-eared, stickest page in this book. The title of the page? "SIMPLE DELICIOUS BAKED CHICKEN VARIETIES." The four kinds of chicken here are Barbeque Sauce chicken, Tangy Chicken, Crunchy Breaded Chicken, and Apricot Flavored Chicken. Now, I'm anything but "crunchy" - I don't babywear, homebirth, homeschool, clothe diaper, or extended breastfeed. I do cosleep out of convenience. But I have very interventionist births, have formula fed, and send my kids to school shortly before they turn 3. But not being a "crunchy" mom doesnt mean my family isnt IN LOVE with Crunchy Baked Chicken. It's easy to make and it's really, really good. The recipe is below - and IYH, I will post quite a few recipes from the Nitra Simcha Cookbook in the future -this is a cookbook totally worth having.





4 chicken bottoms
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 tsp salt 
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp garlic power
1 tsp paprika
1/2 c cornflake crumbs
1/2 c bread crumbs

Combine spices with mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise mixture over SKINNED chicken. (Very important; unless youre going to eat the skin then you can put it on the skin. but it's really good on skinned chicken.) Coat with combined crumbs. Bake at 400F overed for 2 - 2 1/2 hours (Depending on the size of the chicken). Uncover for last 15 minutes for the coating to turn crispy.

This dish pairs very well with the Spiced Potato Cubes recipe I have yet to post. Maybe tomorrow.

ENJOYYYYYY! Bon Apetit, Hartzigen Appetit, and please let me know if you've tried this recipe or have bought the cookbook. If you own the cookbook please tell me how much you love it!