
Crispy American Oven-Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray or a small amount of oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Place flour in another bowl.
- Beat the egg and milk together separately.
- Coat each chicken piece with flour.
- Dip into the egg mixture.
- Coat completely with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake until the chicken is fully cooked and the coating becomes crisp.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is safely cooked.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
- Serve with coleslaw, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking tray so the coating stays crispy.