Crispy Cheddar Chicken: A Delightfully Crunchy and Cheesy Dinner Recipe
Welcome to another delicious recipe on our blog! If you’re looking for a meal that’s both crunchy and cheesy, you’ve found it! This Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a perfect combination of juicy chicken breasts or thighs, seasoned just right, and coated in a crispy cheddar and cracker crust. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that will quickly become a family favorite. Let’s dive into the recipe!
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs – trimmed and butterflied or pounded thin
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flour (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 eggs – lightly beaten
- 1 cup cheddar cheese – shredded 🧀
- 1 cup cheese cracker crumbs (or panko bread crumbs, use gluten-free if needed)
🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
- Start by getting your oven ready. A hot oven will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and the coating becomes crispy.
2️⃣ Season the chicken. 🌿
- Sprinkle the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. These seasonings add a subtle depth of flavor to the dish, making every bite more delicious.
3️⃣ Dredge the chicken. 🥚
- First, coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. This step helps the egg adhere to the chicken.
- Then, dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off before moving on.
4️⃣ Coat with cheese and crumbs. 🧀🍞
- Press the chicken pieces into the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring the cheese sticks well. The more cheese, the better!
- After coating with cheese, press the chicken into the cheese cracker crumbs or panko bread crumbs until well coated.
5️⃣ Bake the chicken. 🏞️
- Place the coated chicken on a rack on a baking sheet. This allows the heat to circulate around the chicken, ensuring even cooking and a crispy coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, the cheese is melted, and the crumbs are golden brown and crispy.
6️⃣ Serve and enjoy! 🍗⏳
- Once baked to perfection, your Crispy Cheddar Chicken is ready to serve. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
⏰ Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
This Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting weekend dinner. The combination of tender chicken, melted cheddar, and a crispy crumb topping is simply irresistible. Try it out and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Enjoy your meal! 😋
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken
- Total Time: 40min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed and butterflied or pounded thin
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour (use gluten-free if needed)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀
1 cup cheese cracker crumbs (or panko bread crumbs, use gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
2️⃣ Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. 🌿
3️⃣ Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the beaten eggs, letting any extra drip off. 🥚
4️⃣ Press the chicken into the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it sticks well, and then coat it with cheese cracker crumbs or panko bread crumbs. 🧀🍞
5️⃣ Place the coated chicken on a rack on a baking sheet. 🏞️
6️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, the cheese is melted, and the crumbs are golden brown and crispy. 🍗⏳
Enjoy your crispy cheddar chicken! 😋
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 25min