how do you doctor up shake and bake chicken

Shake and Bake Chicken is a simple dinner classic! With a flavorful crumb coating, any chicken made with shake and bake will be eaten up in no time!

Is there anything homier than Shake and Bake chicken for dinner? Although I grew up eating it occasionally along with fried spaghetti and salmon patties, my husband grew up with eating shake n bake all the time.

how do you doctor up shake and bake chicken

How to make Shake ‘N Bake chicken crispy?

The secret to crispy chicken is twofold. First patting the chicken dry before adding anything to it. Then using mayo, or oil to help the seasoning adhere to the chicken. The fat in the mayo or oil will help crisp up the outside of the chicken.

Eat the chicken as soon as its done otherwise the coating starts to soak up some of the cooked chicken juice and can get a little soggy.

how do you doctor up shake and bake chicken

Where is the shake in Shake ‘N Bake chicken?

The original recipe had you put the mayo covered chicken in a bag with crumb coating and shake the bag. You can still do this if you want or just dip the chicken in the coating if you don’t.

Shake ‘n Bake Chicken

FAQ

How can I improve my shake and bake?

Add in ½ tsp. each of seasonings like oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin or chili powder for more flavor in the chicken coating.

How can I add more flavor to my cooked chicken?

Just because the chicken is already cooked doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from a rub. Before reheating, make a custom blend of your favorite spices like paprika, cayenne, onion or garlic powder. Mix in dried herbs or a bit of sugar for beautiful caramelization, then sprinkle it evenly over the skin.

What is the best way to use shake and bake?

Place chicken parts into the bag; seal and shake until well coated. Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the preheated oven. Arrange coated chicken pieces in the baking dish skin-side down and bake for 20 minutes.

Why is my shake n bake not crispy?

Your shake-and-bake pork chops may be soggy due to excess moisture from the pork chops, especially if you thawed your pork chops. Before coating them in the oil and seasonings, blot your pork chops dry with paper towels.

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