Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a delectable weeknight dish featuring juicy chicken enveloped in a crunchy cheddar crust, perfect for impressing family and friends at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until frothy.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg