Guilt-Free Tasty Indulgence!

We all know those guilty pleasures, the ones we love but that help pack on the pounds. But part of our goal in cracking the code to the good life is finding ways you can indulge without guilt - and that goes for food favorites as well. We've re-imagined an incredibly delicious version of one of our favorite comfort foods that is easy to make, easy on the waistline and easy to enjoy without a lot of fuss. 

Here's our take on one of the most favorite comfort meals around. You can see that our version takes away fat and calories while still satisfying even the most demanding tastebuds. It's easy to make too. You'll be able to whip this up in no time and enjoy with those you love - guilt free!

Crispy "Unfried" Chicken

We love that crispy crunch of fried chicken, but the idea of all that deep frying fat sends us over the edge. Our rendition of an "oven fried" chicken adds flavor to the finished product without all the fat. Get ready to crunch away!

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup Panko (Japanese style) breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Chicken pieces as you choose, approximately 8-10 pieces
(you can use boneless or bone-in, pieces you prefer - use skinless for extra calories/fat savings)
3 lightly beaten egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute

Directions

1. Combine flour cornflakes or crumbs, Panko, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a shallow dish or cereal bowl.
2. Pour egg substitute or lightly beat egg whites in another shallow dish or cereal bowl.
3. Spray a large baking pan or sheet with nonstick spray or lightly coat with vegetable oil.
4. Coat a chicken piece with egg substitute or egg white, then dredge with flour/crumbs mixture to coat thoroughly and place single layer in pan.
5. Repeat 4. above until all pieces are coated.
6. Bake in 350℉ oven for about 1 hour.

Note: If you prefer different or additional spices feel free to add them to the coating. Paprika, rosemary and thyme all work well too.

To add more fiber and vitamins to your sides, serve with mashed sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. Add a leafy green salad for a complete meal.