Simple. Frugal. Basic. Shake and Bake
by Jesi LopezYou know those almost empty boxes of crackers in your pantry? They make a delicious coating for your chicken (or pork chops). And, it's a frugal option to the store brand.
Simple. Frugal. Basic. Shake and Bake
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Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
North American
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Seasoned bread crumbs can be used for this recipe but crushed cracker crumbs are a great alternative to give your chicken the perfect crispy coating.
Ingredients
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1 to 1 ½ cups of leftover pantry crackers, blended
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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2 eggs
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4 - 6 chicken thighs (or any of your favourite cuts of chicken)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place leftover crackers into a blender and blend until crackers become crumbs. Pour into a large freezer bag.
Mix flour into cracker crumbs until well combined.
Place chicken pieces into a covered dish. Crack eggs into the dish and secure lid. Shake dish vigorously to coat chicken.
Place each piece into the freezer bag and shake to coat the chicken. Place onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Enjoy 🖤