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Published 1977
Oven-fried chicken suggests rather a contradiction in terms, but the result is very similar to pan-fried chicken. In fact, the chicken is less greasy and crisper as a result of being cooked in the oven. Fixing the bacon rashers on skewers means that they stay neatly rolled up for serving.
Trim the chicken joints and remove the skin. Lightly mix the egg and place in a shallow dish. Dip the pieces of chicken in the egg and then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat each piece thoroughly. Put the butter and oil in a roasting tin, place in the centre of a moderately hot oven (190°C., 375°F., Gas Mark 5) and allow to heat through until the butter has melted and is quite hot. Place the piec