Crunchy French Onion Chicken

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Awesome crunchy baked French onion chicken that goes well with any side dish. It's quick and easy too!

Submitted by Janine S
Updated on April 25, 2023
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Close up on a plate of sliced, crunchy french onion chicken, with a side of roasted potatoes.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups French-fried onions, crushed

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make crunchy french onion chicken.

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

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

    Crushed french onions and beaten egg placed in separate bowls.

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  4. Dip chicken into beaten egg, then press into crushed onions. Gently tap chicken to let loose pieces fall away. Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet.

    Chicken dipped into egg, then crushed french onions.

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  5. Bake chicken until 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).

    Chicken baked on a baking sheet until browned, juices run clear, and reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

623 Calories
40g Fat
32g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 623
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 731mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 306mg 7%

* 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.

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