GLUTEN FREE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Split bagels in half.
• Dry out bagels by letting them air out over night or by heating in the oven. For the oven method, preheat the oven to 200°F Place on cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until bagels are crunchy. Cool.
• Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
• Place the dried bagels in a food processor and blend into fine crumbs. If you prefer, leave some pieces pea-size for added texture.
• Add seasonings to 1 cup bagel crumbs; save remaining crumbs for later. Add oil and mix with fork until coated. Place the crumb mixture in a shallow pan or plate and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix together water and tapioca starch.
• Dip chicken into the liquid mixture and drain of any extra. Roll chicken in.
• crumb mixture until coated.
• Place coated chicken pieces in a shallow lightly greased pan. Bake for 15.
• minutes or until chicken is tender and juices come out clear. The internal temperature should be a minimum of 165°F Enjoy!
• * To make chicken breast cook more evenly, place the chicken on a piece of plastic wrap. Sprinkle a little water over the chicken and cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. Pound the thicker portion of the breast until it becomes a uniform thickness.