Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts
This Breaded Baked Chicken Breasts recipe is crispy and full of flavor with a seasoned coating. The benefit of baking chicken breast with breading is that the breading seals in the juices of the chicken and prevents it from drying out. This chicken recipe can be served for dinner with any side dishes you choose such as steamed or roasted vegetables, potatoes, rice, or pasta.
To make the chicken, the chicken first gets cut into thin cutlets before being marinated in milk. Then, the chicken gets breaded in a breadcrumb mixture before being baked in the oven. The crispiness and golden colour of the chicken along with the additions of parmesan and spices makes this chicken savory and delicious!
What is Baked Chicken?
This baked chicken recipe is similar to other breaded chicken cutlets like chicken parmesan, except that it is baked rather than fried, and doesn’t contain any mozzarella or tomato sauce. This chicken recipe simply involves soaking the chicken in milk before coating it in breadcrumbs and baking it.
This recipe uses chicken breast, which is often difficult to cook without drying it out. However, the breading helps seal in the juices of the chicken, ensuring it remains tender.
A key component of the breading is parmesan cheese which adds saltiness and nuttiness to the breading. For spices and herbs, you can use whatever you prefer such as dried oregano, Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and more.
Pro Tips
- If you would like to prepare some components of the chicken dish ahead of when you plan to cook it, you can mix the breading in a dish and place it in the fridge until you are ready to coat the chicken. The chicken will keep in the milk in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Feel free to use whatever seasonings you prefer in the breading. Onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried rosemary, dried basil, dried oregano, or Italian seasoning would all make wonderful additions to the breading.
- To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-seasoned breadcrumbs rather than adding your own seasonings.
- You will know the chicken is cooked when it is golden brown and crispy. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the chicken should read 165 F (73.8 C) when it is cooked through as well.
What to Serve with Baked Chicken?
This baked chicken recipe can be served with any of your favorite side dishes such as rice, pasta, potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad. Once it is baked, you could also top it with tomato sauce and mozzarella, and continue baking it until the cheese melts for an easy chicken parmesan.
Can I Make Crispy Baked Chicken Ahead of Time?
Yes, you definitely could! While the chicken will be at its best as soon as it is made, you can make it ahead of when you plan to serve it and warm it up in the oven to re-crisp the coating.
Can I Use Fresh Breadcrumbs Instead of Dry Breadcrumbs
No, unfortunately, if you use breadcrumbs that you have made yourself with fresh bread, it won’t become as crispy as if you use dry breadcrumbs that you purchase at the grocery store. Instead, you can save your fresh breadcrumbs for dishes like meatloaf or meatballs where the texture won’t be as important.
Can I Use Panko Breadcrumbs?
Yes, panko breadcrumbs would be a great replacement for traditional breadcrumbs as they would make the coating particularly crisp when baked in the oven.
How to Store Baked Chicken
This baked chicken recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply place it in an airtight container to store.
Ingredients
How to Make Baked Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and place them in a baking dish. Cover them with the milk and marinate them in the fridge for 30 minutes. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the salt, pepper, spices, and parmesan.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and place them in a baking dish. Cover them with the milk and marinate them in the fridge for 30 minutes. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the salt, pepper, spices, and parmesan.
Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and bake it in a 370 F/190 C oven for 20 minutes.
Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and bake it in a 370 F/190 C oven for 20 minutes.
Serve the chicken immediately!
Serve the chicken immediately!
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