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Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Recipe
Potato Chip Crusted Chicken features thinly tenderized chicken breasts coated in a thick crust of crushed potato chips, creating a crispy outer texture when baked. The chips provide a flavorful and crunchy coating that complements the juicy, salted chicken inside. Egg wash helps the chips adhere firmly, ensuring the coating stays intact during baking on a rack for even heat circulation and crisping. This dish offers a straightforward alternative to traditional breaded chicken with a flavorful twist.
Servings:
6
-8
Calories:
346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast skinless, boneless
- kosher salt
- 8.5- ounce potato chips any flavor, or a mix of flavors to equal 4 cups of crushed chips, Kettle Brand, bag
- 2 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and split lengthwise to create a thinner chicken breast. Lightly tenderize the breasts with a meat tenderizer. Season both sides with kosher salt.
- Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top to create a baking rack.
- Add about 2 cups of potato chips to a gallon freezer bag and seal. Gently roll a rolling pin over the chips to crush into small flakes. Add more chips to the freezer bag and crush as long as it's manageable.
- Pour the crushed chips into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the two eggs until smooth. One at a time, dip both sides of the chicken breasts into the egg then place in the bowl with the potato chips. Using the opposite hand you used for the egg, firmly press the potato chips into the chicken breast on both sides to create a thick crust. Place the crusted chicken breast on the baking rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Serve on its own or with dipping sauces of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
838mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.