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Potato Chip Chicken Recipe

Crispy, flavorful, and kid-approved, this Potato Chip Chicken Recipe uses crushed potato chips instead of breadcrumbs for the ultimate crunchy coating. Quick, fun, and family-friendly!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 cups crushed potato chips any flavor
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or melted butter for crispiness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place crushed chips in one bowl. In another, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. In a third bowl, beat the eggs.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into the crushed chips until fully coated.
  4. Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown.
  6. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Crush chips finely for best coating.
  • Try flavored chips (barbecue, sour cream & onion, spicy) for fun variations.
  • Air fryer method: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.