Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a fantastic dinner recipe straight out of The Dairy Good Cookbook: Everyday Comfort Food from America’s Dairy Farmers. Read to the end of today’s post for your chance to win a copy of the cookbook AND a $75 gift card!
Thin, bite-size strips of chicken breast are coated in a cheesy crisp breading then baked until golden brown and crunchy, making this Crispy Cheddar Chicken truly one of a kind. As soon as I saw the Cheesy Chicken Crunchers recipe in The Dairy Good Cookbook, all the other dinner options disappeared. This chicken turned out every bit as tasty as I’d hoped!My kids ate every single bite of this meal and they all asked for seconds. My favorite part? It required less than 20 minutes hands-on prep time!
Crispy Cheddar Chicken inspired by The Dairy Good Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or brown rice flour for gluten-free recipe
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 1/2 cups corn flakes crushed
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheddar cheese
- Barbecue Sauce or Ranch Dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Set two oven racks near the center of the oven, with one empty space in between the racks. Line two large baking sheets with foil and lightly grease with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Combine the flour, salt, and peppers in a shallow dish. In a second dish, whisk together the egg whites and milk. In a third dish, combine the crushed corn flakes and cheese.
- Slice the chicken breasts into 1" wide strips. Dip each piece of chicken first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the cheesy cornflake mixture. Place each coated piece of chicken on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crisp and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
I’ve partnered with The Dairy Good Cookbook to kick off National Dairy Month with this recipe from their new comfort food filled cookbook. This is the first book produced by dairy farmers and it is a celebration of wholesome dairy ingredients and the farmers’ commitment to bringing those ingredients to our tables.
The Dairy Good Cookbook is available for purchase today, wherever books are sold. This is a gorgeous cookbook and I already have post-it notes throughout the book with recipes saved for future meals. The layout is top notch, there are sections for meals throughout the day, as well as for special occasions. The photography is gorgeous and there are also peeks into the lives of several dairy farmers. I enjoyed reading about the Sjostrom family and their dream of producing and selling their own cheese. Their cheese store gives customers an up-close and personal glimpse into life on the dairy farm.
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DeniseL says
My son’s favorite food is mac & cheese. I found a recipe for mac & cheese & chicken muffins that I modified to make into JUST mac & cheese. Very simple, very delicious, and according to my son “even better than Applebees!” Here it is – 8 oz macaroni cooked and drained, 1 T butter melted, whisk in 1 T flour and a 1 t. salt. Cook 1 min. Whisk in 1.5 cups of whole milk, bring to boil and simmer 3 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded or cubed white cheddar and .25 cup of shredded parm. I like to add steamed broccoli but it’s perfect without it too.
DeniseL says
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Kristen says
We love to have Aunt Fanny's Squash Casserole on Easter and make it for potlucks. I just tried it out one day, and now it is a common request…sooo good!
Kristen says
tweeted
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Wanda McHenry says
My mother’s homemade baked macaroni and cheese topped with whole plum tomatoes, which I loved growing up and now is a family favorite.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/615982850697994241
angie lilly says
My mom's homemade lasagna. To this day, I am constantly trying to make it like her but I never get it quite right. It is delicious but missing her love. She still makes it for me when I visit her. She always make it for me for my birthday when I was a kid because it was my fav food. It still is my fav food. LOL
Angie
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angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/615992601892777984
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laurasloves says
My favorite dish is my sausage casserole with egg noodles. I add milk, eggs, cheese and a little yogurt to make it. It has been passed down to me by my mom whose mom used to make it.
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rajee pandi says
I always love to try new recipes
rajee pandi says
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RICHARD HICKS says
My favorite is a sour cream cheese potato casserole that my Grandmother cooked often. We still fix one every now and then.
RICHARD HICKS says
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channallocks says
one of my kids fav dishes is a taco dip made with cottage cheese and cream cheese , now they make it for there family
Leela says
Homemade pizza stone pizza with a mozzarella filled crust and loaded with lots of cheese. My kids enjoy learning how it's done and eating the results.
peg42 says
My favorite is homemade mac and cheese. Love the taste and it's a no fail meal as far as my family is concerned.
Thanks so much.
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peg42 says
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Diana Downie Bristow says
This was sooo good!!!! It is a keeper!!!! Thank you!!!