Fred Hardy

There is something nostalgic about this recipe.

If you prefer to do without, simply remove the skin before adding the honey mustard.

pkg.frozen French fries, prepared in oven or air fryer according to pkg.

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directions

Ketchup and mayonnaise for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack inside baking sheet.

Spread 3 tablespoons mustard over chicken skin and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Stir together panko and 1 tablespoon oil in a shallow bowl.

Press chicken, skin side down, into panko to coat.

Place on wire rack in baking sheet, panko side up.

Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken reads 165F, about 30 minutes.

Add fennel, cabbage, and apple; toss to combine.

Sprinkle baked chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Stir together ketchup and mayonnaise for dipping, if desired.

Serve chicken with french fries and slaw.

Top slaw with reserved fennel fronds.