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Oven Fried Chicken Breasts

Katerina | Diethood
These Oven Fried Chicken Breasts are a twist on your favorite fried chicken, with crispy breading and savory seasonings, but the chicken is baked instead of fried. 
Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1½ pounds of chicken
  • 4 cups corn flakes, crushed, (you can also use breadcrumbs)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons dried herbs, use your favorite or use a blend of herbs
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • cooking spray for chicken breasts
  • pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil, grease the foil with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes, dried herbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and water. Whisk until combined. Add the chicken breasts to the yogurt mixture and toss until coated.
  • Then, dredge the chicken breasts in the cornflake mixture, pressing with your fingers to adhere. Transfer the coated chicken to the baking sheet and generously spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a mixing bowl, combine the trimmed green beans, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to incorporate.
  • Pull out the baking sheet from the oven, flip over the chicken breasts, and make room for the green beans. Add the green beans to the baking sheet.
  • Continue to bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when its internal temperature registers at 165˚F. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Please use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness.
  • If the green beans are done before the chicken, remove the beans from the sheet pan and continue to cook the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 to 8 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Cooked Chicken: Use an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F; the thickness of the chicken affects cook time.
  • Don't Crowd The Baking Sheet: Give the chicken space on the baking sheet to ensure each piece crisps up nicely.
  • Green Beans: Remove the green beans from the sheet pan if they’re ready before the chicken.
  • Seasonings: Add your preferred dried herbs for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 431 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 43 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 109 mg | Sodium: 437 mg | Potassium: 1134 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 1860 IU | Vitamin C: 30 mg | Calcium: 143 mg | Iron: 11 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked fried chicken recipe, best oven fried chicken, crispy baked chicken