This 15-Minute Crispy Chicken is the easiest, crispiest and most delicious chicken you’ll ever make. No joke.
The inspo behind one of my all-time favorites, my Crispy Chicken Parm, this Crispy Chicken is a gluten-free, staple menu item you’ll want to keep in the rotation forever. Let’s just say the first time I made it, Bridger made an immediate request to have it at least once a week. Not to mention, the serving options are endless!
A MUST-MAKE CRISPY CHICKEN
I came up with this one a pretty long time ago at this point, but as a first-time mom this year, I have a newfound appreciation for it. I mean, 15-Minute Crispy Chicken kind of sums it up, am I right?
Perfect for those times you want to whip up something quick and healthy for the fam, prep ahead so you have lunch or dinner for the week, or to serve as an app at the next game day gathering or party you host or attend, it’s so easy, tasty and versatile. A must-make!
What’s really great is the “breading” mixture is made with just a handful of ingredients: Simple Mills Crackers, ground flaxseed for fiber, dried rosemary and pink salt.
You can use whichever gluten-free (or regular if gluten is not an issue) crackers you’d like, but I love using Simple Mills because they’re gluten-free and made with clean, nutritious, real ingredients. I tend to always have a box, or 3, in the pantry at all times.
NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS AND VERSATILE
Another reason I’m obsessed with this 15-Minute Crispy Chicken is honestly just how versatile it is – like I said, the serving options are kind of endless.
Serve it with your favorite salad and/or sides, or just enjoy it as a protein snack or app, with your dipping sauces of choice – ketchup, BBQ, honey mustard, or a buffalo sauce and ranch if you want to spice it up a bit. One way I like to serve this high-protein chicken is with my Crispy, Buttery Broccolini and Gameday Garlic Fries. Feel free to get creative with it!
Oh, and because I’m a dietitian, I’m also just going to casually drop a reminder that this lean protein is an ideal source of amino acids and high in essential vitamins and minerals like B6 and B12, magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc. And this Crispy Chicken makes it extra delicious. It’ll definitely reinvigorate a desire to cook chicken again if you’re ever in a chicken rut.
Let me know what you think when you make this Crispy Chicken – and how you serve it! I’d love to hear.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:
- Organic chicken breasts
- Simple Mills crackers
- Ground flaxseed
- Dried rosemary
- Pink salt
- Pasture-raised egg
- Avocado or coconut oil
HOW TO MAKE MY 15-MINUTE CRISPY CHICKEN
In a food processor or blender, add crackers, flaxseed and spices. Pulse until it reaches a flour-like consistency. Pour mixture in a deep dish bowl.
Note: if you don’t have a food processor or blender, just throw the crackers in a Ziplock or Stasher bag and use the opposite side of a meat tenderizer (or bottom of a flat glass) to smash the crackers until you get a ground flour-type consistency.
In a separate deep-dish bowl, whisk one egg.
Once chicken has been trimmed + tenderized (each piece pounded down to the same thickness), create your assembly line of chicken, egg, and cracker breading. Using tongs or a fork, dip chicken in egg wash, making sure to cover the entire breast, then let excess egg drip off before transferring to breading mixture. Cover entire breast in cracker mixture, then transfer to clean plate.
Once all chicken has been breaded, heat your large skillet with avocado oil on medium.
Transfer chicken to skillet and let cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-6 minutes. Feel free to turn down the heat and cover to allow center of chicken to fully cook. Once all golden brown, let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS & QUESTIONS
I love using Simple Mills Sea Salt crackers for the breading mixture because they’re gluten-free, but any almond flour or seed crackers, or just regular almond flour or gluten-free bread crumbs also work. If gluten is not a concern, you can regular crackers or breadcrumbs.
You could even try making my Homemade Garlic Croutons, then toss them in a resealable bag and smash them with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer/cooking mallet to use in place of the crackers.
Omit the flaxseeds if preferred or if you don’t already have, and feel free to try mixing in different dried herbs and spices based on taste.
HOW DO I MAKE SURE THE BREADING WON’T FALL OFF MY CRISPY CHICKEN?
A couple tips for making sure the breading doesn’t fall off your Crispy Chicken. You can pat dry each of the chicken pieces before dipping them in your assembly line of egg wash and breading mixture. Doing this will really allow the breading to stick, but it’s not necessary.
Make sure the pan and oil are hot that you’re cooking in, and be sure to allow a little bit of space between each piece of the chicken when cooking in the pan.
Also, don’t fuss with the chicken as it cooks. It’s best to let it be as it cooks on each side, ideally only touching each piece of chicken with your tongs or spatula when you need to flip it. The closer the pieces are together, and the more you touch them, the more likely the breading is to fall off. That’s it!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS 15-MINUTE CRISPY CHICKEN?
I mentioned above, but essentially, feel free to get creative with how you serve this Crispy Chicken! Serve it on top of your favorite salad, with your favorite sides (like green beans and roasted potatoes, a favorite of mine and Bridger’s!).
Or, enjoy it as a protein snack or app, with your dipping sauces of choice – ketchup, BBQ, honey mustard, or a buffalo sauce and ranch if you want to spice it up a bit. One way I like to serve this is with my Crispy, Buttery Broccolini and Gameday Garlic Fries. You can’t go wrong!
HERE ARE MORE SIDES AND HIGH-PROTEIN, HEALTHY MEALS TO TRY:
BBQ & Goat Cheddar Chicken Taquitos
Honey Balsamic Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Broccolini
15-Minute Crispy Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
- 3 large organic chicken breasts, trimmed, tenderized, and sliced in halves
- 1.5 cups Simple Mills crackers, (or your favorite gluten-free or almond flour crackers)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon pink salt
- 1 pasture-raised egg
- 3 tablespoons avocado or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add crackers, flaxseed and spices. Pulse until it reaches a flour-like consistency. Pour mixture in a deep dish bowl.Note: if you don’t have a food processor or blender, just throw the crackers in a Ziplock or Stasher bag and use the opposite side of a meat tenderizer (or bottom of a flat glass) to smash the crackers until you get a ground flour-type consistency.
- In a separate deep-dish bowl, whisk one egg.
- Once chicken has been trimmed + tenderized (each piece pounded down to the same thickness), create your assembly line of chicken, egg, and cracker breading. Using tongs or a fork, dip chicken in egg wash, making sure to cover the entire breast, then let excess egg drip off before transferring to breading mixture. Cover entire breast in cracker mixture, then transfer to clean plate.
- Once all chicken has been breaded, heat your large skillet with avocado oil on medium.
- Transfer chicken to skillet and let cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-6 minutes. Feel free to turn down the heat and cover to allow center of chicken to fully cook. Once all golden brown, let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
This was soooo good! I used the food processor and the sun dried tomato simply mills cracker and the crumb mixture stuck very well to the chicken. This will be on repeat for sure.
Is eggs dairy?
No, eggs are not classified as dairy. Eggs are laid by birds, which do not have mammary glands. Dairy items come from animals with mammary glands.
Hhmm, did not know. Makes sense.
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One of the easiest chicken recipes I have made! Will definitely be making again soon.