Copycat Shake and Bake Chicken
Do you remember Shake and Bake? This homemade breadcrumb and spice mix tastes just like the real deal! This recipe makes enough for 2-3 meals of baked chicken. Store any extra breadcrumb mixture in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, plain
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 8 chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks, skin on
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients (except the oil and chicken) in large bowl. Add the canola oil and mix well.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Put about 1 cup of the breadcrumb mixture onto a large plate. Press one piece of chicken, skin side down, into the breadcrumb mixture. (Alternatively, for the authentic shake and bake method: put about 1 cup of the breadcrumb mixture into a large plastic bag. Add one piece of chicken at a time. Seal and shake the bag so that the chicken is nicely coated with the breadcrumb mixture.)
- Place the chicken piece on a foil lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken. Add more breadcrumb mixture to the plate or plastic bag, if needed, using a clean spoon.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 F.
- Discard any breadcrumb mixture that has touched the raw chicken. Store remaining breadcrumb mixture in a mason jar or container in the fridge.
