Description
Crispy potato chip chicken delivers a mouthwatering crunch that elevates weeknight dinners from ordinary to extraordinary. Crushed chips create an irresistible golden coating you’ll crave again and again, making this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed potato chips (use your favorite flavor)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or melted butter (for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400F (200C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack to ensure optimal crispiness.
- Transform potato chips into fine, uniform crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor, creating a textured coating base.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- In a separate vessel, blend eggs and milk until smoothly incorporated, establishing a binding layer for the chip coating.
- Systematically coat each chicken piece: first dredge in the seasoned flour blend, ensuring complete coverage, then immerse in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully press the dampened chicken into the crushed potato chip crumbs, rotating and patting to achieve a comprehensive, even chip crust.
- Arrange the fully coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between them for even heat circulation.
- Enhance crispiness by lightly misting with cooking spray or delicately drizzling melted butter across the chip-crusted surface.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165F (75C).
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily before serving alongside preferred dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or tangy BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Swap out regular potato chips for gluten-free versions to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Select thick-cut kettle chips for a more robust and crunchy coating that stays crisp even after baking.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before coating to ensure maximum potato chip adherence and prevent soggy breading.
- Experiment with different flavored chips like sour cream and onion, barbecue, or jalapeño to create unique flavor profiles for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg