Crispy Cheddar Chicken 🧀🍗
A crunchy, cheesy chicken dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prep Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry.
- Brush with melted butter or oil.
3. Make Cheddar Coating
- Mix cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat Chicken
- Press the cheese-breadcrumb mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
5. Bake
- Place on a greased baking tray.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden and crispy.
6. Serve
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, or rice.
🔥 Tips & Variations:
- Extra Crunch: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Spicy: add chili powder or cayenne to the coating.
- Herby: mix in parsley, thyme, or oregano for extra flavor.
I can also give a slow-cooker version or a desi-style cheesy chicken twist if you want 😄.
