Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy cheddar cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Baked to golden perfection, this flavorful chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Coating:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip and Coat: Pour the milk into another shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the milk, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb and cheese mixture, ensuring a good coat on all sides.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve while hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crispy Cheddar Chicken, Cheddar Chicken Recipe, Baked Cheddar Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe
