The Kitchn: An homage to the baked, crumb-coated chicken of our youth
Bake the chicken on a wire rack. This is the secret step that makes baking the chicken even faster and juicier. Elevate the chicken on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet to create airflow and circulation to efficiently cook it.
Serving crispy oven chicken
We love this chicken as an alternative to chicken fingers served with roasted broccoli and apple sauce on super-busy weeknights, but you can also dress it up and pair it with a salad and a nice sparkling wine. Chop it up to add to salads or serve over pasta -- dinner hero achievement unlocked!
Crispy Chicken
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 cups panko breadcrumbs or saltine cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
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