Homemade Chicken Shake and Bake Recipe
Servings 5 people
This Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken is a classic comfort food recipe that covers tender, juicy chicken with a spice-filled crunchy coating! Requires only 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, your oven does the rest!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts about 5 breasts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and thyme in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.1 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix until the whole mixture is a sandy texture. Then pour the remaining 5 tablespoons of olive oil into a shallow bowl or plate and coat each piece of chicken.6 Tablespoons olive oil, 1½ pounds chicken breasts
- Add the chicken pieces to the bag, one at a time. And shake it around to coat the chicken well. If you want a thicker breading, coat the breaded chicken in oil again, then add it to the bag of breadcrumbs and shake.
- The chicken will need to be baked for about 20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature is 165 degrees. If using other cuts of chicken, the baking time may vary.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken to a cooling rack to rest for a few minutes before serving. Using a cooling rack prevents the bottom of the chicken from getting soggy.
Notes
- How Do You Get Shake and Bake To Stick To Chicken? In this recipe, I use olive oil to get the shake and bake to stick to the chicken. For better results, you can dry each piece of chicken with paper towels before coating it in oil. You could also dip the chicken in beaten eggs or even an egg-flour blend.
- Can I Coat The Chicken In Vegetable Oil Instead Of Olive Oil? Yes, that swap will work just fine!
- How Can I Get A Thicker Breading Onto The Chicken? I love a thicker breading on my chicken too! To achieve thicker breading I just repeat the olive oil dip and bread mixture coating.
- What Can I Substitute For Garlic Salt? You can easily make your own! Just use 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- How Do I Know The Chicken Is Done Cooking? The chicken has finished cooking once it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Can I Make The Seasoned Breading Mixture Ahead Of Time? You can mix the dry ingredients together. Then just wait to add the oil until you’re ready to make this chicken recipe. The dry mixture will last for weeks!
- How Do I Store The Leftovers? You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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