Oven Baked Chicken #SundaySupper #RetroRecipes

Chicken is a favorite in our home. My girls have never had an aversion to meat so, since I don't eat beef, chicken is our main protein source. We have a few favorite ways to eat it and one of them is our healthier answer to fried chicken. It has all of the flavor with much less fat.

One of the reasons we enjoy this recipe is that it cooks up fast. We use boneless thighs and most times cook in the microwave so our "Oven Fried Chicken" is neither friend nor cooked in the oven anymore. With glass baking dishes this is an easy meal. The girls also, love to use the food processor to make fresh bread crumbs for the coating.

Nothing more fun than the food processor.

This is also a versatile dish so we can use what we have on hand. Sometimes we add Parmesan cheese, others more dried herbs or wheat germ. Here is the basic recipe:

• boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you are wanting to reduce fat)
• dried bread crumbs, stale bread, or crushed crackers
•  Italian herbs
• optional ingredients: Parmesan cheese or wheat germ

If you are using a leaner cut of meat you will need a fat as well such as butter or olive oil. We long since stopped using it because we like the thigh meat and it is higher in fat. To make this recipe gluten free you could also use ground up oats.

Place chicken in a large bowl with a lid or a zip-top bag. Add fat, if using and toss to coat. In a small bowl mix bread crumbs with a few teaspoons of your favorite herbs. We like basil, rosemary, and thyme. Also add in a dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper. Add any optional ingredients like cheese or wheat germ now. Pour bread crumb mixture over chicken and seal. Shake to coat. Place chicken in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for 10-15 minutes. You might need to add more time with larger cuts of meat such as breast. Use a meat thermometer.

Stir in that cheese!

We never follow an exact recipe and usually switch things up and this dish is always a hit. You can cut your chicken into bite-size pieces before coating to make it more kid friendly. 

Anyone can operate the microwave!

This is a great answer to the traditional fried-chicken dish. It tastes just a juicy without near the fat. Play with the recipe to make it your own and then enjoy it often as we do!

The #SundaySupper team is also bringing you retro-recipes this week. Check out what they are making!

Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:

• Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
• She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles

Sunday Supper Retro Salads:

• Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
• Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
• Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
• Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
• Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP

Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:

• Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
• Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
• Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
• English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
• Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
• Grown-Up Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup by Catholic Foodie
• Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by What Smells So Good?

SundaySupper Main Dishes:

• Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
• Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
• Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
• Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
• Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
• Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
• Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
• Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
• Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
• Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trials in the Kitchen
• Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
• Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
• Inspired by Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
• Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
• Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
• Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
• Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
• Tator Tot Casserole by NeighborFood

Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:

• Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals

Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:

• Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
• Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
• Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
• Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk  by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
• Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
• Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
• Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
• Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
• Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
• Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
• Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
• A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
• Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
• Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big  Bears Wife
• Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
• Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy by Crazy Foodie Stunts

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Speaking of Retro, I found this old photo of the girls sprinkling the bread crumb mixture on top of the chicken before baking. Even the shaking is optional, just coat the chicken and go!

Look how young they are!

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