Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken

This Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken is classic comfort food that covers tender, juicy chicken with a spice-filled crunchy coating! Requires only 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, then let your oven do the rest!

Make the ultimate comfort meal for your family by pairing this easy recipe with some delicious side dishes and then finishing it off with a sweet dessert!

Gather friends and family around the dinner table to enjoy this Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken! It’s crunchy, moist, and tastes way better than the store-bought version!

Making Homemade Shake and Bake is way easier than you may think! Simply toss bread crumbs in a food processor, mix them with spices, coat the chicken, and then bake!

A simple homemade dinner that you can feel good about serving to your family! And you can use this recipe to make Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs too!

What I Love About This Recipe!

• Use Pork! Don’t like chicken or just don’t have any on hand? Swap it out for some boneless pork chops! I actually enjoy making shake and bake with both chicken and pork!
• Homemade! This dish brings SO much more delicious flavor to the table since it’s homemade!
• Make Your Own Bread Crumbs! Go a step further and make your own breadcrumbs! It’s super easy to do, just scroll down for directions!
• Easy Dinner Option! This recipe takes just 15 minutes of hands-on time using pantry staple ingredients! This means you can still deliver a healthy, tasty meal to your family, even on the busiest weekdays!

Ingredient Notes

You get to pick the cut of meat you use in this Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken Recipe! I love using boneless chicken breasts, but if you prefer bone-in chicken thighs, you could also use that as well.

With boneless chicken breasts, I often will cut them up into chicken tenders or even chicken nuggets for my kids! Once you have your chicken (or pork chops!), it’s time to open up your pantry to make the coating!

The base of the coating is dry breadcrumbs. For this, you can grab your favorite store-bought crumbs or make your own at home!

After the breadcrumbs have been pulsed in a food processor, spices are then mixed in to add mouthwatering flavors! Those ingredients include garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, dried parsley, thyme, and paprika.

Lastly, you’ll need olive oil and cornstarch, both help the coating stick to the chicken!

How To Make Homemade Shake And Bake Chicken

1. Mix the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and thyme in a large Ziploc bag.
2. Add olive oil to the breadcrumb mixture.
3. Dip each piece of chicken in the remaining olive oil.
4. Place the chicken into the Ziploc bag, seal the bag, and then squish it around to coat the chicken well.
5. Place the coated chicken on a sheet pan that’s lined with aluminum foil.
6. Bake the chicken in the oven. Then transfer the chicken pieces onto a wire cooling rack to prevent them from getting soggy.

Homemade Shake And Bake Chicken FAQs

How Do I Make My Own Breadcrumbs To Use In This Recipe?

1. Bake three slices of bread on a baking sheet at 300 Degrees F for 10 minutes.
2. Flip the slices over and bake for another 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they dry to be sure the slices of bread aren’t browning.
3. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool.
4. Place the cooled bread into a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.

How Do You Get Shake and Bake To Stick To Chicken?

In this recipe, I use olive oil to get the shake and bake to stick to the chicken. For better results, you can dry each piece of chicken with paper towels before coating it in oil.

You could also dip the chicken in beaten eggs or even an egg-flour blend.

Can I Coat The Chicken In Vegetable Oil Instead Of Olive Oil?

Yes, that swap will work just fine!

How Can I Get A Thicker Breading Onto The Chicken?

I love a thicker breading on my chicken too! To achieve thicker breading I repeat the olive oil dip and bread mixture coating.

What Can I Substitute For Garlic Salt?

You can easily make your own! Just use 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.

How Do I Know The Chicken Is Done Cooking?

The chicken has finished cooking once it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. For boneless chicken, it will take about 20 minutes of baking to reach the correct internal temperature.

For bone-in chicken, it takes between 35 to 45 minutes to bake.

Another way to check for doneness is to cut into a piece of chicken. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked. But if they run red or pink, the chicken needs more baking time.

Can I Make The Seasoned Breading Mixture Ahead Of Time?

You can mix the dry ingredients together. Then wait to add the oil until you’re ready to make this chicken recipe. The dry mixture will last for weeks!

How Do I Store The Leftovers?

You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

You won’t hear a single complaint at the dinner table when you serve this deliciously crisp Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken! Check out more crowd-pleasing baked chicken recipes!

• Garlic Chicken – A dairy-free dinner option that’s made with 40 cloves of garlic!
• Oven Fried Chicken – The healthy version of everyone’s favorite comfort food!
• Lemon Chicken Thighs – Slow-roasted chicken that’s bursting with delicious flavor!
• Salsa Chicken – Juicy, flavorful chicken that’s made with only 4 ingredients in just 45 minutes!
• Baked Chicken Wings – Skips the hassle of deep-frying while still delivering incredibly crispy chicken!

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