"Fried" Chicken

Bypass the bucket and fake fried chicken at home. Brush the meat with ranch dressing then dredge in potato flakes for a juicy, tender dish that packs a light crunch. Make a salad or heat baked beans while the chicken bakes, then serve and let everyone dive in to a delicious family dinner.

Yield:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skin removed

1 cup ranch dressing

2 cups instant potato flakes

Preparation

Heat oven to 450º F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lightly brush the chicken pieces with the dressing, then roll in the potato flakes. Arrange on the baking sheet and place in oven. Turn down oven to 350º F and bake 25 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.