French Fried Onion Chicken Iii
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistibly crispy and flavorful French Fried Onion Chicken III! This easy baked chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a mouthwatering blend of crushed French fried onions, aromatic garlic powder, and smoky paprika. A three-step dredging process - flour, egg wash, and onion coating - ensures a perfectly crunchy crust every time. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, this dish is a lighter alternative to fried chicken while still delivering maximum flavor and crunch. Perfect for busy cooks, it requires just 15 minutes of prep and bakes in under 25 minutes. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that the whole family will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups French fried onions
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a resealable plastic bag or food processor, crush the French fried onions into small, crumbly pieces. Transfer them to a shallow dish.
In a second shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In a third shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated and shaking off any excess.
Next, dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip back into the dish.
Finally, press the chicken into the crushed French fried onions, coating it thoroughly on all sides. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken breasts.
Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overcrowded and have space between them for even cooking.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray or drizzle with a small amount of oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crunchy and flavorful French Fried Onion Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 136.9 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 948 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 2588 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 240.5 g | 481% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 861 mg | 18% | |
*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.
