Name: Crispy Cheddar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
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)

Ingredients

Scale

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