Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a comforting, oven-baked dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful cheddar and breadcrumb crust. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, it’s a family-friendly favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then coat it evenly with the cheddar breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can substitute panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
