Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a golden, cheesy crust. Perfect for any meal, it combines irresistible flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with cheddar cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then into the egg, followed by coating it in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg