Southern Style Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion

1-1/8 teaspoons paprika, divided

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1-1/4 cups water

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins

In a small saucepan, saute onion and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bay leaf, bouillon and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, oregano and remaining paprika. Add chicken; seal bag and shake to coat.

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook half of the chicken in 1 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm; repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Serve with chicken.