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HOMEMADE SHAKE AND BAKE CHICKEN NEXT TO GREEN BEANS AND MACARONI & CHEESE ON A WHITE PLATE
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 741kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

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
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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

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg