Description
Crispy cheddar chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a crunchy cheddar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy cheddar chicken, baked chicken, cheddar crusted chicken