Description
Succulent cheddar baked chicken delivers crispy golden perfection with minimal effort. Sharp cheese and herb-seasoned breading create a mouthwatering meal home cooks can easily prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Corn flakes, crushed into crumbs
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Milk
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) Butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, ensuring an even temperature for consistent cooking.
- Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter, creating a non-stick surface for the chicken.
- Whisk milk and eggs together in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, flour, crushed corn flakes, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish, mixing until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Submerge each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully roll in the seasoned crumb blend to create a complete, crispy coating.
- Arrange the crumb-covered chicken in the prepared baking dish, strategically placing small butter fragments across the top to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a rich golden exterior and ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Customize the crumb coating by swapping corn flakes with gluten-free alternatives like crushed rice cereal or almond flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Enhance flavor by adding dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to the breadcrumb mixture for a more complex taste profile.
- Ensure chicken remains juicy by avoiding overcooking; use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfectly cooked, tender meat.
- Create a lighter version by using Greek yogurt instead of milk in the egg mixture and baking instead of frying to reduce overall calories and fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg