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It’s hard to beat the flavor and crispy texture of fried chicken. But the mess that accompanies deep-frying\u2014let alone figuring out what to do with the leftover fryer oil<\/a>\u2014often makes it a special-occasion meal at best. What if you could achieve crispy chicken without all that muss and fuss? With this potato chip chicken recipe, you can.<\/p>\n A coating made from crushed potato chips and bold seasonings ensures this chicken is crispy and flavorful. With a cooking time of just 25 minutes, it’s easy to make on a weeknight. And, just so you know, the delicious potato chip-crusted chicken makes fantastic picnic food<\/a> because it’s good warm and<\/em> cold.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. Sprinkle half the spice mixture on all sides of the chicken breasts. Stir the other half of the spice mixture into the flour.<\/p>\n Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg and, finally, dredge in crushed potato chips.<\/p>\n Bake the chicken on parchment- or foil-lined baking sheets until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Do not skip the resting stage, as it will ensure the breading doesn’t slide off when you cut into the cooked chicken. Resting also helps seal in the juices.<\/p>\n Let the potato chip chicken cool and store it in an airtight container. To prevent the breading from sticking, place parchment or waxed paper between the layers of chicken. It will last up to four days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n To prevent soggy breading, the best way to reheat chicken with potato chips is in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and place the chicken in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for five minutes, then flip the chicken breasts over and bake for another five minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n Alternately, you can reheat potato chip-crusted chicken in an air fryer. Lightly spray both sides of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray, then reheat in an air fryer preheated to 350\u00b0. Flip every three minutes, and continue air-frying until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n This potato chip chicken recipe also works with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Thighs take longer to cook, so expect to bake them in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170\u00b0 to 180\u00b0. You can also use bone-in chicken breasts or chicken thighs, but they will take an extra 5 to 10 minutes to cook. If you enjoy eating chicken skin, you can always leave it on; otherwise, skinless is the way to go. (Eating chicken skin<\/a> isn’t as bad for you as you think!)<\/p>\n Absolutely! To make potato chip chicken in an air fryer, first preheat the air fryer to 400\u00b0. Then air-fry the chicken for 13 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you will likely need to air-fry the chicken breasts in several batches. For a quicker cook time, cut the chicken breasts into fingers to make air-fryer chicken tenders<\/a> or into smaller bite-sized pieces to make air-fryer chicken nuggets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Potato chip chicken pairs well with all your barbecue or picnic favorites<\/a>\u2014think baked beans<\/a>, creamy coleslaw<\/a>, classic macaroni salad<\/a> or southern potato salad<\/a>. A veggie-packed fresh green salad<\/a> or lime-honey fruit salad<\/a> would also hit the spot.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This crispy oven-baked potato chip chicken is a perfect alternative to deep-fried chicken. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the spice seasoning<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Coat the chicken<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Bake the chicken<\/h3>\n
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Potato Chip Chicken Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Potato Chip Chicken<\/h2>\n
How do you reheat potato chip chicken?<\/h3>\n
Potato Chip Chicken Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you make potato chip chicken with other types of chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can you make potato chip chicken in an air fryer?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with potato chip chicken?<\/h3>\n