Crispy Oven Fried Mexican Chicken

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable juice
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 ounces corn flakes, crushed

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow non-aluminum pan combine vegetable juice and hot sauce.
• 2 add chicken and let marinade in refrigerator for 3 hours turning frequently.
• 3 drain chicken and discard marinade.
• 4 preheat oven to 375 deg. f.
• 5 spray a large cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray.
• 6 in a large zip bag combine remaining ingredients.
• 7 add the chicken and shake to coat.
• 8 remove from bag and place on cookie sheet.
• 9 sprinkle and remaining crumbs on chicken.
• 10 bake one hour until tender.