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Homemade heavenly chicken with french fries, lemons, lettuce, and dip

Heavenly Chicken Recipe

Craving something savory and satisfying? Whip up our heavenly chicken recipe for a meal that's out of this world!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Meat pounder
  • Cutting board
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted crackers
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 lb. chicken breast
  • 1 oz. butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the crackers and spices in a food processor and grind them.
  • Transfer the crackers mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Use a meat pounder to pound the chicken breast. Then, cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise, to obtain pieces of approximately half-inch thickness.
  • Add the sour cream to another mixing bowl.
  • Dip the chicken in the sour cream and then in the crackers mixture.
  • Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Use a knife to cut the butter into equal small cubes.
  • Top each chicken piece with butter.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes.
  • Serve with ketchup, pesto, or garlic mayonnaise for dipping.

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Notes

  • When preparing chicken, it's crucial to be cautious with the utensils and dishes that come into contact with the raw meat. To prevent the spread of meat particles, it is advisable to cover the chicken with a plastic bag before using a meat pounder to tenderize it.
 
  • If you want to fry the chicken instead of baking it, heat a pan on medium heat, add a generous amount of cooking oil, and fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until it is browned, and has a crispy crust.
 
  • To prepare the chicken in the air-fryer, spray the coated pieces with cooking oil and cook for 15-20 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Heavenly Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
119
mg
40
%
Sodium
 
333
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
648
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
285
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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