Super Crispy Baked Chicken

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
Combine mashed potato flakes with Parmesan cheese for an ultra-crunchy coating to oven-baked chicken that is oh-so-tender and perfectly moist.—June Brown, Veneta, Oregon
Super Crispy Baked Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potato flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 pounds), cut up

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning and pepper. Place butter in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with potato flake mixture.
  2. Place on a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 50-65 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 766 calories, 48g fat (22g saturated fat), 216mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 53g protein.