Chi Chi's Old West Oven-Fried Chicken

You can make it as hot or as mild as you like it. Heat Scale = Mild

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce (your favorite)
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Dash ground cloves
• Crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
• 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together taco sauce, egg and garlic.
3. In a plastic or paper bag, combine cornflakes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, ground cloves and crushed red pepper if using.
4. Dip chicken pieces in sauce; toss in cornflakes mixture; place on a greased shallow baking pan.
5. Drizzle with butter; bake 45 minutes or until golden and tender and juices run clear.