Description
Cheesy, golden crispy cheddar chicken brings Southern comfort straight to dinner tables with irresistible crunch. Juicy chicken breasts covered in sharp cheddar and buttery crackers promise a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup cheese cracker crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Mix onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a robust seasoning blend for the chicken.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly with flour, tapping off any surplus.
- Submerge the floured chicken into beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Press the egg-coated chicken into shredded cheddar, allowing the cheese to adhere generously.
- Roll the cheese-covered chicken in cracker crumbs, creating a thick, textured exterior.
- Arrange the prepared chicken on a wire rack positioned over a baking sheet to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 375°F for 22-27 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, the cheese melts completely, and the coating transforms into a golden, crunchy crust.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness throughout the dish.
- Mix extra herbs like thyme or parsley into the cheddar coating for deeper flavor complexity and aromatic richness.
- Use gluten-free crackers and flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the crispy texture and cheesy crunch.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help breading adhere better and create an extra-crisp exterior that stays crunchy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg