I love simple dinners that deliver big flavor without a big time commitment, and this Crispy Onion Chicken is one of my go-to weeknight favorites. The recipe delivers the irresistible crunch you get from fried chicken, but without standing over a pot of oil. Instead of bread crumbs or panko, I use French fried onions crushed up into a coating. They crisp up beautifully in the oven and give the chicken a crunchy, savory exterior that’s hard to resist.
To make it, I dip each chicken breast in a generous layer of Dijon mustard, which helps the onion coating stick and adds a subtle tangy flavor, and then I press the crushed onions all over the meat. The best part? There’s no frying — just a quick bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are golden and crisp.
This recipe uses only three ingredients, so it’s perfect when you’re short on time or don’t feel like fussing with too many steps. I often serve it with something simple on the side like roasted potatoes or wild rice and a green salad to balance out the crunchy chicken. Every time I make it, it’s a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort.
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Crispy onion chicken recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
Description
This crispy onion chicken is one of my favorite easy dinners, made with juicy baked chicken breasts coated in crunchy French fried onions and a tangy Dijon mustard layer for big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 cups French Fried Onions, crushed
Instructions
1. Preheat and prepare
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the Dijon mustard into a bowl or a shallow dish. In another bowl or shallow dish add the crushed French fried onions. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Dip each chicken breast first into the mustard and then roll in the French fried onions until well coated.
2. Bake
Place into the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 1224.2 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
- Protein: 26.4 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg
