Description
Potato Chip Chicken is a delightful twist on traditional chicken dishes, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a crispy coating of your favorite potato chips, delivering an irresistible crunch that will thrill your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is versatile and pairs well with various dipping sauces, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepare to have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups potato chips (any flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush the potato chips in a resealable bag until resembling breadcrumbs, leaving some larger pieces for added texture.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed potato chips.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then coat generously with crushed potato chips.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F/74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg