Description
Crispy cheddar chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a crunchy cheddar breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy cheddar chicken