Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cheddar and cornflake crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a third bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken in the cornflake and cheese mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the cornflake mixture.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a different flavor profile.
- For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat flour and baked cornflakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg