Description
Crispy, flavorful homemade chicken with a seasoned breadcrumb coating that’s baked to perfection, offering a healthier alternative to the store-bought version.
Ingredients
- Main Dish:
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (about 5 breasts)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Make the Coating: In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Add Olive Oil to the Mixture: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the breadcrumb mixture and mix until the texture becomes sandy.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pour the remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil into a shallow bowl or plate. Coat each piece of chicken in the oil.
- Coat the Chicken in Breadcrumbs: Add the chicken pieces, one at a time, into the Ziploc bag with the breadcrumb mixture. Shake the bag to coat each piece of chicken evenly. For a thicker breading, coat the chicken in oil again and shake in the breadcrumbs a second time.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If using other cuts of chicken, the baking time may vary.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This prevents the bottom from getting soggy.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Feel free to use chicken thighs or drumsticks if preferred. The cooking time may vary depending on the cut.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
