Rice Krispies Oven-Fried Chicken
Adapted from the original Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Kellogg's.
"The extra-crispy alternative to traditional fried chicken."
The Story
During the early 1940s, Kellogg's began promoting Rice Krispies not just as a breakfast cereal, but as a versatile breading agent for meats. This recipe became a staple on the side of the box, offering a way to achieve a 'fried' texture in the oven during the era of war-time rationing and later health-conscious home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal, crushed to 1/2 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lbs), cut up
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
Crush Rice Krispies cereal into fine crumbs.
- 3
Mix cereal crumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- 4
Wash chicken pieces and dry thoroughly.
- 5
Dip chicken in melted butter, then coat evenly with the cereal crumb mixture.
- 6
Place chicken in a single layer, skin side up, in a foil-lined shallow baking pan.
- 7
Bake until chicken is tender and crust is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Do not turn chicken while baking.