Description
Crispy potato chip chicken brings together salty, crunchy perfection in one irresistible dish. Home cooks can elevate weeknight dinners with this simple yet spectacular coating that delivers maximum flavor and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 cups crushed potato chips (use your favorite flavor)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or melted butter (for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Calibrate oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in center position and lining baking surface with parchment paper or wire rack for optimal crispiness.
- Coating Creation: Pulverize potato chips into fine fragments using food processor or sealed bag technique. Merge flour mixture with aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, ground pepper, and paprika. Simultaneously whisk eggs and milk in separate vessel to create binding liquid.
- Chicken Transformation: Methodically encase each chicken piece through three-stage coating process – first dusting with seasoned flour, then immersing in egg mixture, finally pressing firmly into crushed chip fragments ensuring complete coverage.
- Culinary Execution: Transfer chip-encrusted chicken onto prepared baking surface. Enhance exterior crispness by lightly misting with cooking spray or drizzling melted butter. Roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until exterior achieves golden-brown radiance and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), indicating thorough cooking.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or tangy barbecue sauce for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Crush potato chips coarsely for maximum crunch and better coating adhesion. Use a rolling pin or pulse briefly in a food processor to maintain chip texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 165F exactly for safe, juicy results without overcooking.
- Pat chicken dry before dredging to help flour and chip coating stick better. Shake off excess flour between each coating stage to prevent clumpy layers.
- Experiment with different potato chip flavors like sour cream, barbecue, or jalapeño for unique taste profiles. Gluten-free chips work great for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg