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    Home » Recipes » Amish Main Dishes

    Oven-Fried Breadcrumb Chicken

    Published: Mar 16, 2023 · Updated: Mar 16, 2023 by Kevin Williams | 5 Comments

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    Sometimes I see a package of meat in the supermarket that says "Amish chicken" and I'll think that label is odd. No, the chicken isn't wearing a bonnet or driving a buggy. That would be quite a sight!

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      The supermarket is, instead, advertising an image, an image of freshness, wholesomeness, and probably hormone free that many people associated - fairly or unfairly - with the Amish.  If well treated, a chicken is a chicken whether an Amish person raises it or not.  But Amish cooks do have some tasty culinary weapons in their arsenal for preparing cuts of chicken and fried or oven-baked chicken is a staple on most Amish menus.  

    In fact, long before Col. Sanders came along and made fried chicken an American culinary pillar, Amish cooks were frying up their own poultry in their own way.  

    Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota, Florida is legendary for their pressure- fried chicken,  

     The pressure-fried chicken works well in a busy restaurant like Yoder's, which is packed this time of year as Amish snowbirds flock to the warm Florida sun.  But most home Amish cooks will use simpler methods for preparing their poultry.

    The second photo is of some fried chicken prepared by an Amish cook recently. She shared a recipe for a chicken coating with  us and I have posted it below It is interesting to note the difference in color in the Yoder's fried chicken and other Amish recipes..  They both look great and I'm sure the difference is attributable to the different coatings and seasonings used for each.

    This chicken recipe came from an older Amish woman from Iowa, and makes a great oven-fried chicken.

    For this recipe you can use any kind of breadcrumbs. Crumbled stale bread works well. My parents used Panko breadcrumbs which I thought was a good choice. Panko adds a good texture and flavor. You can mix the breadcrumbs and seasonings in a shallow bowl or a large freezer bag.

    The coating mixture is simple, with enough seasonings to add a great flavor. But if you want, garlic powder, basil, cayenne pepper, and oregano are great additions to this recipe. Sprinkling in some parmesan cheese is also tasty.

    Amish breadcrumb Oven-Fried Chicken

    The chicken is first fried and then oven baked, which gives the skin a great crispness. Who needs KFC? You can use chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Make sure you bake until the inside is tender.

    The chicken pairs well with peas, potatoes, or green beans. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for less mess. One hour is a good cooking time in the oven. This chicken will be facebook, interest, or Instagram worthy! This is a great, protein-packed supper. Store leftovers in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator.

    The coating recipe makes enough to use for multiple meals. Store in a sealed bag, dump enough into a bowl that you need and then save the rest for another use.

    Delicious Breadcrumb Oven-Fried Chicken

    • 4 cups Panko or bread crumbs
    • 6 chicken breasts
    • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup season salt
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons pepper
    • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
    • 1 tablespoon onion salt
    • 1 tablespoon paprika

    Instructions

    1. Mix all coating ingredients together. Store in a large covered jar or plastic zippered bag.
    2. Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg.
    3. Put a cup of coating into a bowl an then roll chicken in coating.
    4. In a large skillet, fry chicken lightly in shortening over medium-high heat until golden. Place chicken in an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan.
    5. Cover and bake at 350° for one hour, or until juices run clear.

      

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    Amish Breadcrumb Oven-Fried Chicken

    Amish Oven-Fried Breadcrumb Chicken

    This recipe has a delicious crispy coating, full of flavor and color!
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Amish

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups breadcrumbs
    • 6 chicken breasts
    • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup season salt
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons pepper
    • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
    • 1 tablespoon onion salt
    • 1 tablespoon paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients together. Store in a large covered jar or plastic zippered bag; attach instructions.
    • Instructions: Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then put one cup of coating into a bowl and roll chicken in it.
    • In a large skillet, fry chicken lightly in shortening over medium-high heat until golden.
    • Place chicken in an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for one hour, or until juices run clear.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

      

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    About Kevin Williams

    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    Comments

    1. Ella

      February 19, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      The recipe sounds delicious - will definitely have to try it!

      Reply
    2. Gert

      February 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Seems like an awful lot of salt especially in the first recipe.

      Reply
    3. Barbarainnc

      February 21, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      In the first recipe, looks like 3/4 c season salt would be enough!!! I would just use garlic powder and onion powder instead of garlic salt and onion salt.

      Reply
    4. Gabriella

      May 24, 2016 at 6:33 am

      Thank you very much for delicious recipe. Definitely try

      Reply
      • Kevin

        May 26, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Let me know if it turns out for you, Gabriella!

        Reply

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