Oven-Fried Cheesy Italian Chicken

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Crispy Oven-Fried Cheesy Italian Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

Fat

11g

Oven-Fried Cheesy Italian Chicken is a delicious and easy recipe that you can serve for dinner, lunch, or any occasion. The recipe combines the flavors of Italian herbs and spices with the richness of Parmesan cheese and the juiciness of chicken. By using a baking mix instead of flour, you can achieve a crispy coating without deep-frying the chicken. The recipe is versatile enough to use with different parts of the chicken, such as breasts, thighs, wings, or drumsticks, and you can adjust the seasoning to your taste. As chicken is a popular and affordable protein, this recipe is a good option for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a microwaveable bowl, melt margarine in microwave.
3.	Add baking mix, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish.
4.	Dip chicken into melted margarine, then coat with cheese mixture.
5.	Put chicken, skin side up, in an ungreased rectangular baking dish.
6.	Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

PROS

This recipe is quick, easy, and budget-friendly.

It gives you a healthier version of fried chicken with less oil and fat.

It has a crispy texture outside and juicy inside, with a savory and cheesy flavor.

You can use the same coating for fish, pork, or vegetables.

CONS

The chicken may not be as crispy as deep-fried chicken.

You need to be careful not to over-bake the chicken and dry it out.

Depending on your seasoning blend, it may be a little spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Chicken is high in lean protein, which supports muscle growth and repair, brain function, and immune system function.
Parmesan cheese is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and protein, which support bone health and repair, cell metabolism, and muscle function.
Italian seasoning has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that may improve digestion, circulation, and immunity.

	1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
	1/3 cup Bisquick baking mix
	1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1 tablespoon italian seasoning
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	2 1/2 - 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens , cut up