BAKED "FRIED" CHICKEN

Directions

1. Step 1

   Marinate chicken thighs in Wish-Bone® Light Italian Dressing for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.

2. Step 2

   Preheat convection oven to 375°F.

3. Step 3

   Set up a three-stage breading station with three half sheet pans. In the first, combine all of the dredge ingredients. In the second whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup Italian dressing. In the third, combine the panko and Italian bread crumbs.

4. Step 4

   Preare a half sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

5. Step 5

   To bread chicken, coat each piece in dredge mixture, then egg mixture, then bread crumbs. Place chicken on prepared sheet pan.

6. Step 6

   Bake chicken about 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. Step 7

   While chicken is baking, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well-combined.

8. Step 8

   Serve chicken with a ramekin of sauce for dipping.