Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless,
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning (as shown below) or chili powder (as a quick substitute)
- 3 cups crispy fried onions, approximately, depending on chicken breast size
- 2 large eggs, beaten or melted butter or mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, we use a Mexican blend when possible, more or less to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil with its rack coated in cooking spray. Set aside.
- If making your own Taco seasoning, use 2 tablespoons. Combine all of the spices in large resealable bag and set aside. If using chili powder instead, put that into a large resealable bag.
- Add crispy fried onions to the resealable bag. Lightly crush with a rolling pin or use your fingers. Make sure the seasoning is distributed as evenly as possible. Pour onto a large plate and set aside.
- Decide whether you're making strips or whole chicken breasts. If making strips cut chicken breasts into 3 or 4 strips lengthwise. The total number of strips you have will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Set chicken aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Set aside.
- Dip chicken or chicken strips into egg mixture; then press into the onion/seasoning mixture. Place chicken on baking sheet.
- For strips, bake for about 25 minutes, For whole breasts, bake 35-40 minutes. The chicken is ready when juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Return to oven to melt the cheese or allow cheese to melt while chicken rests for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
