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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
Crispy French Onion–Crusted Chicken
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Spread the crushed onions in a shallow bowl. Pour the egg into a separate shallow bowl.

  4. 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. 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).