Baked Crispy Chicken Recipe

Achieve unbelievably crunchy, crispy chicken – tasting just like fried but without the guilt! This incredibly easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 957.2 kcal
Protein 133g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Crispy Chicken

  • Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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How to Make Baked Crispy Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  3. Place mixture in a large resealable plastic bag.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  5. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the lemon juice mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Add the chicken to the bag with the flour mixture; seal the bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated.
  7. Arrange chicken in a single layer on a large baking sheet (15x10 inches).
  8. Bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Turn on the broiler to high.
  10. Broil for 5-8 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and crispy, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

96g

Carbs

7g