The potato-flake coating bakes to a beautiful golden brown in this tasty version of oven-fried chicken.

Crispy Potato Chicken

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut up and skin removed

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large zip-lock style plastic bag, combine first five ingredients. Add chicken in batches; shake to coat.
3. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with potato flakes.
4. Pour butter into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; add chicken.
5. Bake for 30 minutes; turn chicken and bake for another 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

Serves 4 to 6.