Recipe

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• 1 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 tsp dried ancho chile powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (4 lb) chicken , cut into eight pieces (about) or 3 3/4 lbs pieces, breast , legs,thigh pieces
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend

• 1 In a large shallow bowl mix bread crumbs, cheese, ground chilies, and salt.
• 2 Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• 3 Dip in beaten egg and roll in crumb mixture to coat.
• 4 Place on a foil-lined (Release foil works great) 12-by 15-inch baking sheet.
• 5 Bake in a 375 degree oven or 350 degree convection oven until crumbs are browned and chicken is no longer pink at the bone (cut to test),45 minutes to 1 hour.