Easy Crispy Baked Chicken

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(178)

This crispy baked chicken recipe is an easy way to have the texture of fried chicken but with baking.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed saltine crackers

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ½ cup margarine, melted

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.

    ingredients gathered to make crispy baked chicken

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  2. Mix together crushed crackers, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.

    crushed crackers, seasoned salt and garlic powder mixed together in a bowl

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  3. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine, then press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish.

    chicken dipped into melted margarine and then into the cracker mixture.

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  4. Bake in the 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).

    chicken baked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F

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  5. Serve and enjoy!

    close up on a plate of sliced crispy baked chicken

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
20g Fat
17g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 637mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 251mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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