Crispy Baked Chicken

Health score
21%
Crispy Baked Chicken
55 min.
4
754kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that promises both flavor and crunch? Look no further than this Crispy Baked Chicken recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly crispy, this chicken is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal for four that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

This recipe combines the rich creaminess of mushroom soup with the aromatic touch of pesto, creating a mouthwatering marinade that seeps into every bite of chicken. The secret to that perfect crunch lies in the plain dried bread crumbs, which coat the chicken to create a crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy and tender inside. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.

Not only is this Crispy Baked Chicken a crowd-pleaser, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, making it a hearty yet wholesome choice for your main course. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that will have your family and friends raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • cups breadcrumbs dried plain
  • lb chicken for another use cut in eighths (backbone reserved )
  • cup cream of mushroom soup 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoon basil pesto prepared

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Arrange rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soup, milk and pesto.
  3. Combine bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper in another bowl. Dip chicken pieces in soup mixture and then roll in crumbs, coating well.
  4. Place chicken skin side up on a large, shallow baking sheet.
  5. Roast chicken in the upper third of oven until golden and crisp on top and cooked through, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories754kcal
Protein28%
Fat48.07%
Carbs23.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.42434775311%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:754.29kcal
37.71%
Fat:39.55g
60.85%
Saturated Fat:11.61g
72.54%
Carbohydrates:44.29g
14.76%
Net Carbohydrates:41.43g
15.07%
Sugar:4.96g
5.51%
Cholesterol:170.4mg
56.8%
Sodium:1186.5mg
51.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.84g
103.68%
Vitamin B3:19.01mg
95.07%
Selenium:45.57µg
65.1%
Phosphorus:459.17mg
45.92%
Vitamin B1:0.68mg
45.57%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.84%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.46%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33.04%
Zinc:4.47mg
29.79%
Iron:5.23mg
29.04%
Vitamin B5:2.52mg
25.19%
Folate:76.46µg
19.11%
Magnesium:76.4mg
19.1%
Vitamin B12:1.13µg
18.82%
Copper:0.37mg
18.67%
Potassium:650.46mg
18.58%
Calcium:177.47mg
17.75%
Fiber:2.86g
11.44%
Vitamin K:10.23µg
9.75%
Vitamin A:439.01IU
8.78%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.36%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.14%
Vitamin C:3.5mg
4.24%
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