Easy Baked Chicken with Breadcrumbs
Simple yet flavorful. That’s what this recipe is all about. Get in your lean protein with this breaded and baked chicken. Flavorful with just the right amount of crunch, it pairs perfectly with a side of veggies and homemade bread for delicious family meal.
Breadcrumb Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
butter for sheet pan
3 cups buttermilk (or 3 scant cups milk+3 tablespoons vinegar)
2/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes-4 hours before baking.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a large sheet pan.
Combine flour, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow bowl.
Set up an assembly line of 3 shallow bowls for :
Flour & seasonings
Eggs
Breadcrumbs
Drain chicken, then roll individual breast in flour, then dip in egg, and then roll in breadcrumbs. Place on sheet pan.
Repeat with remaining breasts.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reads 165 degrees.