Baked Breaded Chicken is a perfect crispy chicken meal ready in 45 minutes. Great for busy weeknights, everyone is sure to love. Try tonight!
If you love Fried Chicken, but don’t want to deal with cooking chicken in oil, then this is the Chicken Recipe for you. It turns out just as delicious and crispy. You may also enjoy Oven Fried Chicken (Super Crispy!).
Sabrina’s Baked Breaded Chicken Recipe
This crispy chicken recipe has quickly become an all-time family favorite weeknight meal! Everybody loves it because the juicy chicken is packed with flavor and finished off with a perfect coating of crispy breading. I love these Oven-Baked Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets because they’re so easy to make, and baked in the oven in 45 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves , boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves , optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
- Using a kitchen mallet, flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and eggs to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add breadcrumbs to a second bowl with basil and oregano (if using).
- Dip the seasoned chicken into the eggs then into the breadcrumbs.
- Press breadcrumbs into chicken gently.
- Carefully add to baking sheet.
- Spray with additional vegetable oil, if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through to 165 degrees.
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Chef’s Note
If you find that the breadcrumbs are sliding off of the chicken breasts, try dipping the chicken first in flour, then tapping off the excess, before dipping into the egg mixture and breadcrumbs. You can also try baking the chicken on a wire rack coated with cooking spray placed on a baking dish. This way the surface of the chicken does not have a chance to stick to the pan.
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About this Recipe
This chicken is perfect for nights when you don’t have time for anything too fussy. The breaded chicken cutlets are prepared in minutes with a basil, oregano, and panko breadcrumb coating. Then, simply pop them in the oven. When they’re done, they’re just as crispy as fried chicken, but without all the work! The best way to know when chicken is ready is to use a meat thermometer. Measure the temperature in the thickest part of the chicken, and make sure it reaches 165 degrees. If you do not have a meat thermometer, cut into a piece of chicken and make sure it is white throughout and the juices run clear.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Use good quality boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Before baking, use a meat mallet to flatten each breast so it is the same thickness. This will help the chicken to cook at the same rate and stay nice and tender.
- Breadcrumbs: It is easy to find plain or seasoned breadcrumbs in the grocery store. If you are in a pinch, toast 2-3 slices of bread and crush them in a food processor or blender.
- Seasonings: Dried basil and oregano are a delicious option that lend a classic Italian flavor to the Baked Breaded Chicken. Use any combination of your favorite dried herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture.
Pairing Suggestions
This is an excellent meal to serve along with your favorite side dishes like Roasted Green Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Macaroni Salad. Be sure to put out your favorite dipping sauces like Ranch, and Honey Mustard Sauce.
How to Store
- Serve: After baking, don’t leave the chicken at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: To keep the leftovers, transfer the chicken to an airtight container, and put it in the fridge. The chicken will stay good for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: You could also freeze the chicken for up to 3 months. Put the chicken in the fridge for the thaw time and then reheat them in the oven.
Ideas to Serve
If you have any chicken left over you can use the crispy chicken filets to make my Fried Chicken Sandwich for lunch. Or, slice the meat up and enjoy them in a salad or chicken fajitas.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees.
- Flatten the chicken breasts with a kitchen mallet and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and eggs to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add breadcrumbs to a second bowl with basil and oregano (if using).
- Dip the seasoned chicken into the eggs then into the breadcrumbs, pressing breadcrumbs into chicken gently.
- Place chicken breasts in air fryer basket or tray. If needed, cook 2 breasts at a time to avoid over crowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Variations
- Seasonings: You can add different spices and herbs to the bread crumb mixture to give some different flavors to the blend of ingredients. Try mixing classic chicken spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, fresh parsley, or thyme. For spicy chicken, use red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. Or, to give the chicken Italian flavor, try an Italian spice blend or Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
- Garlic Chicken: If you love garlic chicken, you can incorporate the flavor into this Crispy Chicken recipe. Mix 8 minced garlic cloves with the bread crumb mixture. You can use more or fewer cloves of garlic depending on how strong you want the taste to be.
- Crumbs: You can use different kinds of crunchy ingredients for the outer coating instead of breadcrumbs or panko. Try a pretzel, pecan, or cornflake crumb mixture.
- Butter: Add butter to the top of the chicken while it is baking to make it extra decadent like my Super Crispy Butter Chicken.
- Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken: To add some savory cheese to the recipe, simply mix fresh Parmesan cheese with the breadcrumbs. Then coat the chicken in the Parmesan mixture and bake.
- Chicken Tenders: You can make this recipe into kid-friendly finger food by using chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts. Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb coating as usual and then pop them in the oven to finish the oven-baked chicken tenders.
- Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breasts: To make this recipe friendly for a gluten sensitive diet, swap out the breadcrumbs for a gluten free variety. You can also make breadcrumbs from a gluten free bread or crushed gluten free crackers.
- Low Carb Breaded Chicken Breasts: For keto friendly Breaded Chicken Breasts, skip the breadcrumbs altogether. Replace them with a mixture of 1 ½ cups almond flour and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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