Cheetos Chicken Recipe

Transform your favorite cheesy corn snacks into a ridiculously delicious and addictive meal! This Cheetos Chicken recipe uses crunchy Cheetos (nacho cheese or Flamin' Hot are best) to create a crispy, flavorful coating for juicy chicken. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more! Perfect for game day, a fun weeknight dinner, or impressing your friends.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 298.9 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheetos Chicken

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How to Make Cheetos Chicken

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup crushed crunchy Cheetos (reserve some for garnish), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk.
  4. Cut 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then dredge in the Cheetos mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  6. Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the Cheetos coating is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Garnish with reserved crushed Cheetos and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g