Name: Oven-Fried Panko Chicken
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 10 serving pieces (breasts cut crosswise in half)

Photo by Romulo Yanes

For those with a fear of frying, this oven method produces moist, flavorful meat and all of the requisite crunch—thanks to the crisp panko bread crumbs—with none of the usual mess. It's a terrific choice for an easy family dinner or casual entertaining.

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