I discovered this recipe years ago and forgot all about it until my grandchildren came to visit. They were not adventurous in the food line so I thought I would surprise them. I added the puffed rice cereal (puffed wheat/sugar puffs/Rice Crispies) ingredients and it was an instant hit. They are now in their 20’s and still love my Crispy Chicken Bake. Serve as a main dish or in a sandwich.
Crispy Chicken Bake
Don’t settle for usual nuggets when you can have Crispy Chicken Bake
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Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal crushed
- 1 cup Parmesan grated
- 1 sachet dry onion soup mix
- 6 large chicken breasts skinless and boneless – not frozen
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish combine flour and pepper.1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Beat eggs and water in a small bowl.2 large eggs, 2 tbsp water
- Combine rice cereal, Parmesan cheese and onion soup mix in a bowl.1 cup puffed rice cereal, 1 cup Parmesan, 1 sachet dry onion soup mix
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, followed by a dip in the eggs. Roll in cereal until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer in prepared baking dish and drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until done. Serve warm.6 large chicken breasts, 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Notes
Puffed rice cereal makes a surprise appearance in this crunchy chicken dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g
15 comments
A serious upgrade on chicken nuggets
The puffed rice cereal was a clever twist, and it gave a nice crunch without being too heavy.
I served it with roasted vegetables, and it made for a lovely meal. Highly recommend
I’ll definitely be making this again. It’s a nice alternative to fried chicken, but just as satisfying.
This dish was delicious! I loved how the cereal coating stayed crispy even after baking, and the butter drizzle added richness without making it greasy.
I think next time I might add a bit of seasoning to the flour mixture, just to give the chicken itself a little more flavour.
The children loved it especially as having cereal for dinner!!
I made this Crispy Chicken Bake for dinner last night, and it was an absolute hit! The puffed rice cereal gave the chicken a wonderful crunch, and the combination of Parmesan and dry onion soup mix added such a delightful flavour.
This recipe is fantastic! The chicken came out incredibly crispy, and I was surprised at how light and crunchy the coating was.
The chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked after 30 minutes. I appreciated how simple the recipe was to follow, with ingredients that I already had on hand.
The combination of Parmesan and onion soup mix is genius — it made the chicken so flavourful! I served it with a simple salad on the side, and it was a perfect meal.
The coating had a perfect crunch, thanks to the puffed rice cereal, and the Parmesan and onion soup mix provided a nice savoury taste.
The instructions were easy to follow, and the chicken was done right at 30 minutes. It’s a quick and convenient recipe, and great for a weeknight dinner.
My family loved it so much, they asked for it again next week. Definitely a new go-to meal.
I enjoyed the Crispy Chicken Bake, but I found the onion soup mix a bit overpowering for my taste. Next time, I might use half the sachet or try a different seasoning mix. That said, the texture was excellent — super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.