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Amazing Crusted Chicken

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"This is my husband's favorite meal for me to cook. The chicken is so moist and flavorful. The more seasonings you use the better it tastes. Mayo may cause some areas to be a little mushy but it still tastes amazing!" — Chefbound

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2 cups cheese flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®), crushed
1 cup French-fried onions, crushed
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted

salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

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Directions

Preheat an oven to . Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix cheese-flavored crackers, French-fried onions, Italian bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Wash and pat chicken breasts dry. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each piece and place mayonnaise-side down in the cracker mixture. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side of the chicken and cover with the cracker mixture, patting firmly into the chicken. Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cracker mixture on top; lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Cook's Note
Use regular Cheez-It® Crackers; they help keep the chicken moist.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 08, 2010

I tried this because I wanted something different & new for my boneless chicken breasts. And my husband is a "comfort food" style eater. So I thought he'd like it. It was delicious!! Because the chicken breasts are coated really good, they are so moist and tender! I always cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Makes them easier to eat, shorter to cook & always moist. I followed the directions exactly as written. Only difference, I cooked for about 20 minutes at 375. And that was plenty of time. Because the chicken was sliced thinner. My husband loved it! So did our son! Thanks for the recipe!

—Nancy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 10, 2010

For years I have been using buttermilk instead of an egg wash to make my chicken cutlets. It is low-fat and the crumbs stick onto the cutlet better. The finished product is moist and has a subtle tang from the buttermilk. In this recipe I would use buttermilk instead of mayo to lower the fat content.

—letslite

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Mar 03, 2010

I made this chicken for dinner tonight, and my husband and I really enjoyed it. He named it "Cheez-It Chicken" :-) It was fast and easy, which made for a great weeknight meal. My only problem was that the topping got slightly burnt in places in the 450 degree oven uncovered. I suppose next time I should lower my temp a little bit. It still tasted great, and I will make it again. Thank you for the recipe.

—C.Hop

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Mar 09, 2010

The cooking temperature is far too high. After the topping started to burn at 450 degrees after about 10 mins, I dropped the oven down to 350 for the remaining time. 375 for 30-35 mins is probably a better setting. Also, I would change the topping by eliminating the bread crumbs at really crushing the Cheez-its. You can always add a little dried herb to get the flavor from the italian bread crumbs.

—ccoulson

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Mar 15, 2010

Made this last night to try something different. It was really good and the coating stayed on really well. I would have cut the Cheez Its and increased the fried onions a bit. I also mixed half mayo and half brown mustard for a little extra flavor. Will definitely make it again!

—jbernas

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Apr 16, 2010

This turned out amazing!! I threw the crackers and onions in my food processor and everything was ready so quickly. A great, fast dinner. The chicken turned out so moist! My only problem is I ended up with WAY too many bread crumbs. Next time I will probably half the ingredients. Still definitely an A+ recipe! Thanks!

—SarahXt8

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May 07, 2010

Very good I baked at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes turning them over once half way thru baking. Tender and juicy/moist. I lightly floured the chicken then used an egg wash then the crumbs. (Not a mayo person) Kids love these when cut into nugget sizes and served with honey for a dipping sauce. Thanks for the recipe. Great on fish such as perch etc.

—Billrob_15

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Mar 29, 2010

I tried this recipe tonight and the family was all raves. I used Parmesan Wheat Thins and lowered the temperature to 400, at 40 minutes there were already some burn spots on the crust. I will cook this again and probably drop the temp to 350 which is where I normally bake chicken.

—FAVOR9195

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Nutrition

Calories
806 kcal
40%

Carbohydrates
55.9 g
18%

Cholesterol
75 mg
25%

Fat
48.3 g
74%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
32.3 g
65%

Sodium
1332 mg
53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Amazing Crusted Chicken

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 806
Calories from Fat: 435

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.3g 74 %
Saturated Fat 13.3g 66 %
Cholesterol 75mg 25 %
Sodium 1332mg 53 %
** Potassium 385mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 55.9g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 32.3g 65 %
Sugars 1.1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 3 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 168 %
** Vitamin B6 58 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 44 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.