Description
Potato Chip Chicken is a delicious, crispy twist on traditional breaded chicken, using crushed potato chips for a flavorful and crunchy coating. Perfectly baked or fried, this easy recipe provides a golden, savory crust that pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Coating
- 1 large bag potato chips, crushed
Batter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking, or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat if frying. This ensures an even cook and properly crisped coating.
- Crush Potato Chips: Place a large bag of potato chips into a shallow bowl and crush them until you have fine, crumb-like pieces, which will form the crispy coating.
- Mix Egg and Seasoning: In another bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly and stir in 2 tablespoons of seasoning salt such as Lawry’s, which adds extra flavor to the coating.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the egg mixture to moisten, then press into the crushed potato chips ensuring the coating adheres well on all sides for maximum crunch.
- Bake the Chicken: For a healthier option, place the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. The coating should be crisp and the chicken juicy.
- Or Fry the Chicken: For traditional crispness, cook the coated chicken in a hot skillet with oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain juices, then serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can use flavored potato chips for a different taste profile.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For an even crispier crust when baking, spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking oil spray before placing in the oven.
- Leftover coated chicken can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Seasoning salt can be replaced with other herbs or spice blends according to preference.
