Oven-fried Chipotle Chili Chicken

5.0(4)

I really love the smokey flavor of anything with chipotle chilies. I even sprinkle the powdered variety on my grits!

by Geema·published 2003-01-28

Chicken

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

2h 10m

prep 1h 30m

Calories / serving

594 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

3 whole canned chipotle chiles in adobo (available at Mexican and Hispanic markets) or 3 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 cup mayonnaisemayonnaise
2 lbs chicken parts (breast, legs, etc.)chicken
2 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs or 2 1/4 cups finely crushed tortilla chipspanko
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to tastecayenne

Instructions (8 steps)

01In a food processor blend together the chipotles, the mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth.
02Arrange the chicken pieces in one layer on a baking pan and coat them completely with the mayonnaise mixture.
03Chill the chicken, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight.
04In a large bowl combine the panko or tortilla crumbs, the cayenne, salt and pepper to taste and coat each piece of chicken with the bread crumb mixture, patting the mixture on lightly.
05

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