Crispy French Onion–Crusted Chicken
Crispy French Onion–Crusted Chicken features juicy, tender chicken coated in a golden crust of crushed French‑fried onions for a bold onion flavor and satisfying crunch. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing main you can serve on busy weeknights with mashed potatoes, greens, or a fresh salad. The contrast of crunchy coating and moist chicken makes it especially comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Spread the crushed onions in a shallow bowl. Pour the egg into a separate shallow bowl.
- 4
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then press it into the crushed onions. Gently tap the chicken to shake off any loose pieces. Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 418.19 kcal High
- Protein 28.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.32 g High
- Saturated Fat 0.59 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 128.81 mg High
- Sodium 251.22 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.1 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 9.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source
- Potassium 105.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅