Crisp Parmesan Chicken Pieces

Crisp Parmesan Chicken Pieces


Servings: 4



1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup [115 g] butter or margarine
2 ounces [56 g] 1-inch [2.5-cm] each Parmesan cheese cubes, at room temperature
2 slices of bread, cut into 4 pieces
3 ounces [85 g] unsalted blanched almonds
1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] poultry seasoning
Hint of ground black pepper
1 [2 to 3-pound / 900-g to 1.4-kg] chicken fryer, cut into parts then cleaned



Preheat oven to 400°F [200°C ].
Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch [3-L] baking dish.
Use a food processor to mince garlic clove.
Remove garlic rubbing the bowl all around; evenly arrange into buttered bakin dish.
Add butter or margarine; melt into preheated oven.
Wipe food processor bowl before grating in Parmesan cheese.
Transfer into a bowl.
Crumble bread pieces before adding to the cheese.
Chop unsalted blanched almonds; add to mixture.
Season mixture with salt, poultry seasoning and ground black pepper.
Evenly spread seasoned breadcrumbs onto a sheet of wax paper.
Remove baking dish from oven.
Coat chicken pieces with melted garlic butter, then with seasoned breadcrumbs until well coated.
Arrange into baking dish, skin side up.
Bake chicken pieces uncovered into preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, until tender.
Serve immediately.