Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken delivers a quick weeknight dinner solution that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Crunchy breadcrumbs and melted cheese combine perfectly to create a golden-brown chicken dish that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F with your rack positioned in the center to ensure even cooking.
- Crush 1 cup of cornflakes into fine, uniform crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Combine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, crushed cornflakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Spread ½ cup flour onto a separate plate for easy coating.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a medium bowl until completely smooth and well-blended.
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help the coating stick better.
- Roll each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess to create a thin, even layer.
- Dunk the floured chicken into the whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.
- Press the egg-coated chicken into the cornflake-cheese mixture, ensuring every inch gets a thick, crunchy coating.
- Arrange the breaded chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and crispy.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts of equal thickness to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Crush cornflakes finely for maximum crunch, but leave some small pieces for extra texture variation.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to help the coating stick better and create a crispier crust.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg