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Crispy Cheddar Chicken

Golden crispy cheddar chicken made in your pressure cooker and crisped beautifully in the oven. Crunchy, cheesy, juicy comfort food in a hurry!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for egg and cheese coating
  • 1 Baking dish 9x13 inch, greased

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts fresh or thawed
  • 2 sleeves butter crackers like Ritz, crushed super fine
  • ½ teaspoon salt just enough to bring out flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adds bite
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese grated, sharp or mild
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk for coating
  • 2 eggs beaten

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Crush the butter crackers and mix with salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic powder.
  • Prepare three bowls: one with grated cheddar, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with the cracker mixture.
  • Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then into cheddar, pressing to stick.
  • Press the cheese-coated chicken into the cracker crumbs, coating fully.
  • Place chicken in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  • Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

Let leftover chicken cool completely before storing. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.