Crispy Baked French Onion Chicken
Baked French Onion Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dinner made with simple ingredients like French fried onions, panko, and Dijon mustard. This easy weeknight recipe bakes to golden perfection in under 30 minutes and delivers all the comfort of a home-cooked meal with minimal effort.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast halved and pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the French fried onions in a zip-top bag or bowl and crush them into fine crumbs using your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup. Combine the crushed onions with the panko bread crumbs and stir until evenly mixed.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and Dijon mustard together until completely smooth.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then dip each piece into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Press into the onion-panko mixture, coating all sides evenly. If the coating doesn’t seem to stick, give the chicken a light press to help it adhere. Arrange coated chicken on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating turns golden brown. For extra crunch, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes—but watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for an easy, comforting meal.
Notes
If your coating starts browning too quickly, loosely tent the chicken with foil during the last few minutes of baking.