Best Ever Potato Chip Chicken

Introducing the ultimate comfort food: potato chip chicken! These tender and juicy potato chip crusted chicken strips are a crowd-pleasing favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds. With a crispy coating made from crushed potato chips and a blend of flavorful spices, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes? Step up your game with this mouth-watering potato chip crusted chicken recipe!

Not only is it easy to prepare, but it's also a fun twist on a classic dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a game day party or looking for a new family favorite, these potato chip crusted chicken strips are sure to impress.

The combination of tender chicken and crispy chips makes for a delightful texture, while the blend of spices adds a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Get ready to take your chicken game to the next level with this delicious and unique recipe!

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Top Tips
• Storage
• Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken breast tenders: Juicy and tender chicken is the perfect protein for this dish. I used whole chicken breast and cut it into strips my self. But you can buy precut chicken if you prefer.

Flour: Used to create a binder for the potato chip coating and helps to create a crispy exterior.

Garlic powder: Adds savory flavor to the chicken.

Onion powder: Adds a sweet and slightly pungent flavor to the chicken.

Dried dill: Adds a subtle herbaceous flavor to the chicken.

Egg: Used to create a binding agent for the potato chip coating.

Ridged potato chips: Crushed and used as a crispy coating for the chicken. The ridges on the chips help to create extra texture and crunch. So go more for the Ruffles kind of chips and not the Lays.

Cooking spray: Used to prevent the chicken from sticking to the baking sheet and to help the potato chip coating crisp up in the oven.

Sea salt and black pepper: Used to season the chicken and add depth of flavor.

Instructions

Let's get cooking! Preheat your oven to a toasty 400˚F, get out a rimmed baking sheet and line it with some parchment paper.

I had chicken breast that I wanted to turn into tenders. So I cut up the breast into strips.

Now for the fun part - gather three shallow dishes and get ready to bread that chicken!

In the first dish, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper to create a heavenly seasoned coating.

In the second dish, whisk an egg with some salt and pepper to create a binding agent.

Time to get your frustration out by crushing those ridged potato chips in a zippered bag with a rolling pin or a wooden spoon, then transfer them to the third dish.

Once you have everything set up, take each tender and coat it in the flour mixture, egg mixture, and finally the potato chip crumbs.

Place the coated tenders onto the prepared baking sheet.

Give them a spritz of cooking spray before popping them into the oven to bake until they're golden and crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside.

Serve those beauties up alongside some ranch or honey mustard dip, and enjoy!

Top Tips

Bigger is not always better when it comes to smashing the potato chips. The key here is to achieve a panko-like texture, so don't go too crazy with the crushing.

Take your time with the breading process and make sure to fully coat each tender with each mixture. This will ensure that your chicken is evenly coated and crispy all around.

Don't forget the parchment paper! This will prevent the chicken from sticking to the baking sheet and make cleanup a breeze.

For an extra crispy crust, use ridged potato chips instead of regular ones. The ridges will give you more surface area to create delicious crunchy goodness.

Keep an eye on the chicken while it's baking – every oven is different, so adjust the cooking time as needed to ensure that your chicken is cooked through but not overdone.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an added burst of flavor. Ranch, honey mustard, or even BBQ sauce are all great options.

Storage

If you happen to have any leftovers, you'll definitely want to store them properly to ensure they stay fresh and delicious for as long as possible.

Store any leftover potato chip chicken tenders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

To reheat, place the tenders on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 350˚F until heated through and crispy once again, which should take anywhere from 10-15 minutes.

It's not recommended to freeze the potato chip chicken, as the coating may become soggy upon reheating. So, it's best to enjoy this dish fresh out of the oven for maximum crunch and flavor!