OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

4 large chicken thighs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons half & half
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup potato flakes
1 teaspoon,garlic salt (optional)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon oil

wash chicken thighs, pat dry. set aside.

ob small bowl, beat egg and half & half.

in another bowl combine the bread crumbs, potato flakes and garlic salt, if used.

dip chicken thighs in egg mixture.

roll thighs in crumb mixture.

place thighs in baking pan. sprinkle with melted butter and oil.

bake at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes. increase temperature to 450 degrees.

bake for another 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of thighs, until chicken is tender and done to your liking. juices should run clear with pierced with a fork.

TIP: for variation, add a dash of paprika to the crumb mixture instead of garlic salt, or add some dried herbs of your choice.

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