Cheetos Crusted Chicken
Crispy baked chicken strips coated in a bold, crunchy Cheetos crust with a juicy interior, perfect for a fun dinner or crowd pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 cups Cheetos, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In one bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in a second bowl and the crushed Cheetos in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat thoroughly in the crushed Cheetos, pressing gently to help the crust adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Press the crushed coating firmly onto the chicken for better adhesion.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness.
- Flip halfway through baking for even browning.
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