Baked Crack Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
810 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Crack Chicken
Description
This Baked Crack Chicken recipe begins by preparing a coating mix from bacon bits processed with garlic and sea salt. Chicken breasts are dipped into a ranch-seasoned mayonnaise mixture then rolled in the bacon mixture, creating a flavorful crust. The chicken is placed on a foil-lined baking sheet and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped bacon slices, layering flavor and texture.
Baking at 450°F crisps the coatings and melts the cheese, while cooking the chicken through. The combination of ranch seasoning, bacon, and garlic gives the dish a savory profile, enhanced by the sharpness of cheddar. The bacon bits mixed into the coating add an extra burst of smoky flavor and texture contrast.
Garnishing with chopped parsley adds a touch of color and freshness. This dish is hearty and well-suited to pairing with simple sides like salads or steamed vegetables to balance richness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast large
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cup bacon bits cooked
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt sea salt
Topping:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 Bacon cooked and chopped, slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of bacon bits to a food processor. Add the garlic and salt and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise to a medium bowl and mix with Ranch seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast into the mayo mixture, then roll in the bacon mixture until well coated. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese on top and the remaining bacon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature when an instant thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of the meat should be 165F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 810kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 87g | 174% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 2769mg | 115% |
| Potassium | 1048mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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