Chicken in the Chips
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible "Chicken in the Chips" recipe, a crunchy, flavorful twist on classic baked chicken! Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a layer of crushed potato chips seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, this crowd-pleasing dish brings the perfect balance of crispiness and bold flavor to your table. The recipe uses a quick and easy breading process and bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, making it a stress-free option for busy schedules. Serve it hot with your favorite dipping sauce or pair it with a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you choose classic plain chips or a fun flavored variety, this oven-baked dish combines comfort food indulgence with a healthier cooking method, delivering all the crunch without the frying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 cups Potato chips (flavored or plain, crushed)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 for greasing Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for the flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one for the crushed potato chips.
Crush the potato chips into small crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor (leave some texture for extra crunch). Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the crushed chips, then mix well.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
Dredge a chicken breast in the flour, coating it evenly and shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are covered, then press it into the potato chip crumbs, turning to coat it completely. Place the coated chicken breast on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with non-stick cooking spray to help the coating crisp up during baking.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 248.5 g | 497% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4222 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
