Easy Crispy Baked Chicken Recipes

SUPER CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning and pepper. Place butter in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with potato flake mixture. , Place on a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 50-65 minutes or until juices run clear.

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine coating mix and cheese in pie plate. Mix dressing and milk in separate pie plate until blended.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Dip chicken, 1 breast at a time, in dressing mixture, then in coating mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast with each ingredient. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (165°F).

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bread into a food processor and blend until crumbled. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, and garlic; stir to combine.
• Press chicken breast halves into bread crumb mixture until coated; arrange on a large baking dish. Drizzle chicken with vegetable oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

CRISPY BAKED 'FRIED' CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
• Rinse the chicken in cold water; pat dry. In a wide bowl or on a plate, season the flour with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each chicken piece through the flour so it's fully coated, tap against the bowl to shake off excess flour and set aside. Discard the flour.
• Here comes the part kids like best: Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a big resealable plastic bag, carefully pressing the bag to push out the air. Seal up the bag (with as little air inside as possible) and run over the flakes with a rolling pin. Open the bag and pour the crushed flakes into a wide bowl or onto a plate.
• In a large bowl (big enough to dredge the chicken pieces), mix the buttermilk, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and sage. Give each floured chicken piece a good buttermilk bath and then roll in the cornflake crumbs.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack and place in the hot oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat to 375 degrees and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through and crispy. The juices should run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife. Serve with Easy Greens.
• Per serving: Calories 520; Fat 22 g (Sat. 6 g; Mono. 9 g; Poly. 5 g); Cholesterol 136 mg; Sodium 1,040 mg; Carbohydrate 41 g; Fiber 1.5 g; Protein 40 g
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 pounds hearty greens (escarole, chicory, mustard greens or a combination, large stems trimmed), slightly cover the pot and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain greens in a colander, then let cool about 10 minutes. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons each extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Per serving: Calories 130; Fat 10.5 g (Sat. 1.5 g; Mono. 7.4 g; Poly. 1.2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 27.5 mg; Carbohydrate 9 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 2.5 g

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl combine the first six ingredients. Pour milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in the cornmeal mixture. , Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until juices run clear.

BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients, place in a plastic bag and shake to mix.
• Combine lemon juice, butter and oil.
• Add chicken and turn pieces to coat.
• Shake chicken in crumb mixture to coat evenly.
• Place on 15 x 10 baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Preheat broiler and broil for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (VERY EASY, ONE DISH)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Line a large glass baking dish with foil. You can also add a baking rack to the pan to keep the chicken out of the grease and to help air circulate and make it crispier.
• Remove excess fat from chicken quarters.
• Separate the skin from the chicken, taking care that the skin stays attached at most points on the chicken. (You just want a flap. Do not remove the skin).
• Brush the chicken (under the skin) with soy sauce.
• Sprinkle some garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed on the chicken under the skin (I estimated the 1 tsp measures. Use as much or as little as you're comfortable with) and rub into the chicken.
• Arrange the leg quarters in the pan, skin side up, taking care not to crowd. They need space to cook properly.
• Brush both sides of the leg quarters with soy sauce.
• Sprinkle the skin with garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed (to taste).
• Place on middle rack in over and bake uncovered for an hour.
• After an hour, increase oven temp to 400 and bake 15 minutes.
• Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165 (insert meat thermometer at thickest part of thigh, taking care not to touch the bone).
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Cut chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1-inch wide.
• Beat eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, and salt together in another shallow dish.
• Dip chicken into egg mixture, then dredge in crumb mixture. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and coating is crispy on the outside and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through.

CRISPY AND TENDER BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Arrange chicken thighs on prepared baking sheet.
• Combine garlic salt, onion salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, and pepper together in a small container with a lid. Close the lid and shake container until spices are thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle spice mixture liberally over chicken thighs.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until skin is crispy, thighs are no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a broiler pan or baking pan.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lift up skin gently; sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder under the skin. Replace skin. Season skin and underside of the thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Arrange on the rack.
• Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue roasting until juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven rack to lowest-bottom position.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place foil on a cookie sheet.
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine all the ingredients except the chicken in a large zip lock baggy.
• Shake the baggy with the ingredients to mix thoroughly.
• Wet chicken breast one at a time and place in zip lock baggy.
• Shake until chicken is completely covered.
• Place chicken on a cookie sheet.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes.

CRISPY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another shallow bowl, combine the lemon juice and salad dressing. Dip chicken in lemon juice mixture, then coat with cornflake mixture. Arrange chicken on a rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

EASY AND CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash and semi dry chicken breasts.
• Roll or shake chicken in flour, salt, paprika and pepper mixture.
• Pour small amount of oil in shallow baking dish.
• Lay chicken breasts, boney side up.
• Bake 30 minutes at 375.
• Remove from oven, turn over, return to oven and continue baking for 30 minutes at 375.
• Remove from oven and serve.

CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Spray 15x10x1 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• In shallow bowl combine bread crumbs and butter; mix well.
• In another bowl beat egg.
• Dip chicken into egg and then coat evenly with bread crumbs.
• Place chicken in pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken in fork-tender and juices run clear. Turn once during half way through cooking.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne with a fork or your fingers. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken. (You can do this step 1 to 12 hours ahead. Refrigerate uncovered, then bring to room temperature before cooking.)
• Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Bake, without flipping, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Eat the chicken with pan drippings spooned over top.