Homemade Shake And Bake Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
Homemade Shake and Bake chicken delivers crispy, flavorful coating with simple pantry ingredients you already have on hand. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that brings nostalgic comfort food back to the table without the box.
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Nothing is more dependable and nostalgic than Shake and Bake chicken.
I grew up eating it and still feed it to my kids.
But I have found making my own homemade Shake and Bake chicken saves money in the long run and avoids questionable ingredients like partially hydrogenated oils in favor of wholesome ingredients like bread crumbs and spices.
And this version recreates that classic Shake and Bake flavor perfectly and still makes golden, crispy chicken that will get the whole family to the table.
It’s an easy prep meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights when time and energy are both in short supply but appetites abound.
Serve it up with your favorite sides and enjoy a classic made better!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Bread crumbs– Plain panko bread crumbs works best for crunchy coating and letting you season it to your liking.
- Spices– Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika
- Oil– Canola
- Chicken legs– Skin on.
How to Make
Making homemade Shake and Bake chicken is so easy!
Just add the bread crumbs and spices to a large ziplocking bag.
Seal the bag and squeeze it together or gently shake it to mix it together.
Set the seasoned bread crumbs aside.
Toss the oil with the chicken legs in a large mixing bowl to evenly coat the chicken in oil.
Add two pieces of chicken to the crumb bag.
Twist the top to close, then shake until they’re evenly coated.
Transfer them to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Repeat this with the rest of the chicken.
Bake the chicken legs at 375° for 35 minutes, or until the internal temp of 165° is reached.
Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Part of the beauty of a classic like homemade Shake and Bake chicken is that it pairs so well with so many different options.
Here are some of our favorite sides:
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Grandma’s Canned Green Beans Recipe
- Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
- Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat the chicken in a 300 degree oven until it is warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- You can substitute other chicken cuts like skin on chicken thighs. If you do, you may have to adjust the cook time so the chicken cooks to 165 degrees.
- Not sure if it’s done? A meat thermometer is the best way to check for doneness.
- This spice blend gives you the most spot on copycat Shake and Bake chicken experience, but you can adjust the spices based on what you like and what you have on hand.
Other Easy Chicken Recipes
Homemade Shake and Bake chicken is a spot on copycat of the classic.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other easy chicken recipes?
Try these:
- Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
- Creamy One Pot Chicken And Vegetable Pasta
- Chicken And Waffles Casserole
- Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings
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Homemade Shake And Bake Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain panko bread crumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 8 skin on chicken legs
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- Add the bread crumbs, spices, and herbs to a large ziplocking bag. Squeeze together until evenly mixed. Set aside.2 cups plain panko bread crumbs, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Add the chicken legs to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the oil evenly out overtop, then gently toss until they're evenly coated in oil.2 tbsp canola oil, 8 skin on chicken legs
- Add two pieces of chicken to the crumb bag. Twist the top to close, then shake until they're evenly coated. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken's coated and on the baking sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 35 minutes, or until the internal temp of 165° is reached.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute other chicken cuts like skin on chicken thighs. If you do, you may have to adjust the cook time so the chicken cooks to 165 degrees.
- Not sure if it's done? A meat thermometer is the best way to check for doneness.
- This spice blend gives you the most spot on copycat Shake and Bake chicken experience, but you can adjust the spices based on what you like and what you have on hand.
Nutrition
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