Hey friends!

Looking for a quick dinner idea that hits the spot? I’ve got you covered!

Today, I’m sharing my delicious chicken breast topped with crunchy French fried onions.

It’s simple to make and packs a ton of flavor.

Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without all the fuss.

Let’s dive into this tasty recipe!

Ingredients

4 chicken cutlets (or 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise), roughly 1 to 1 ½ lbs. total
Seasoned salt, to taste
2 cups crispy fried onions
2 tablespoons plain flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 beaten eggs

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Sheet and Oven

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up and place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.

Spray the wire rack with cooking spray to ensure the chicken doesn’t stick later.

Set the prepared baking sheet aside.

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Sprinkle both sides of each piece of chicken with seasoned salt, ensuring they are evenly coated for consistent flavor.

In a large Ziploc bag, combine the fried onions, flour, and garlic powder.

Seal the bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to coarsely crush the fried onions until you have a coarse crumb mixture.

Transfer this mixture to a shallow dish for the dredging process.

Place the beaten eggs in a separate shallow dish.

Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip each piece in the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.

Then, dredge the chicken in the onion mixture, gently pressing to make sure both sides are evenly coated with the crumb mixture.

Place the coated chicken on the prepared wire rack and repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.

Bake the coated chicken in the preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

This should take about 20-25 minutes.

Once done, the chicken will be crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your deliciously crispy oven-baked chicken as a main dish, paired with your favorite sides.