
Southern-Style Crispy Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg with milk in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture.
- Coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the chicken on a lined baking tray.
- Spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Bake until golden, crispy, and completely cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use a wire rack for a crispier coating.
- Add cayenne pepper if you enjoy extra heat.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, corn, or coleslaw.
- Do not overcrowd the baking tray.