Shake and Bake Chicken is made with boneless chicken breasts coated in a homemade mixture of panko breadcrumbs, flour, and seasonings, then baked until crispy and golden. It’s an easy homemade version of the classic Shake ‘N Bake chicken with simple pantry ingredients.
I make this when I want crispy chicken without frying it in oil or using a boxed coating mix. The homemade breadcrumb mixture takes just a few minutes to put together, and I can adjust the seasonings depending on what I have in my pantry.
Why I Love Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken:
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are easy to coat and bake. Try to use breasts that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Give the chicken a lighter, crispier coating than traditional breadcrumbs.
- Flour: Helps create the homemade Shake and Bake coating and gives it more structure.
- Paprika: Adds mild flavor and helps give the coating a golden color.
- Garlic Powder: Adds savory garlic flavor throughout the breading.
- Onion Powder: Adds another layer of savory flavor.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Simple seasonings that bring all the flavors together.
- Dried Thyme: Adds a subtle earthy herb flavor.
- Dried Basil: Adds a mild Italian herb flavor.
- Dried Oregano: Rounds out the herb mixture.
- Butter or Olive Oil: Helps the breadcrumb mixture stick to the chicken and become golden and crispy as it cooks.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter or olive oil, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Place the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture and press firmly, flipping and coating both sides. Make sure the chicken breast is thoroughly coated with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Transfer the coated chicken breast to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. To ensure doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast – it should read 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the chicken moist.
- Serve the homemade shake-and-bake chicken with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
- Spray chicken breast with cooking spray.
- Place in air preheated air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use similar-sized chicken breasts: This helps the chicken cook evenly and finish at about the same time.
- Pat the chicken dry: Removing excess moisture helps the coating stick better.
- Coat it well: Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken so you get plenty of crispy coating on every piece.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Leave a little space between each chicken breast so the coating can crisp instead of steam.
- Check the temperature: Cook the chicken until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
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Shake and Bake Chicken is crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a homemade seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter or olive oil, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Place the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture and press firmly, flipping and coating both sides. Make sure the chicken breast is thoroughly coated with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Transfer the coated chicken breast to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. To ensure doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast - it should read 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the chicken moist.
- Serve the homemade shake and bake chicken with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
- Spray chicken breast with cooking spray.
- Place in air preheated air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees
Notes
Use chicken breasts that are similar in size for even cooking. Press the coating firmly onto the chicken and bake until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 720Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 824mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 49g
