American Chicken Recipe

This classic 1980s recipe from Family Circle magazine delivers a crispy, flavorful chicken bake with a creamy corn casserole base. Enjoy this nostalgic dish, perfect for a family dinner or a comforting weeknight meal. Get ready for tender chicken legs, a crunchy cornflake topping, and a savory mushroom finish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 812.4 kcal
Protein 137g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for American Chicken

  • 1 cup cream style corn
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Seasoning Salt
  • 4 chicken legs
  • ½ cup crushed cornflake crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces small mushrooms
  • ¼ cup seasoned flour

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How to Make American Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of creamed corn, ½ cup milk, 1 large egg (beaten), ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and 2 finely chopped shallots.
  3. Pour the corn mixture into a shallow, oven-safe dish (approximately 8x8 inches).
  4. In a separate bowl, toss 4 chicken legs with 1 tablespoon paprika and ¼ cup seasoned flour.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken legs over the corn mixture.
  6. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup crushed cornflake crumbs and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes.
  8. While the chicken is baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Scatter the sautéed mushrooms over the chicken and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear (about 15-20 more minutes).
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

70g

Carbs

10g

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