Cheesy Baked Chicken

Cheesy Baked Chicken

A delicious and safe way to use expired mac and cheese powder, this recipe combines crispy baked chicken with a cheesy coating.

15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup expired mac and cheese powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

3

In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and expired mac and cheese powder.

4

Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

5

Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

6

Lightly spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray to help them brown.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

8

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

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