This Paleo Crispy Baked Chicken is so simple, delicious, and a meal the whole family will love! Gluten free, dairy free, and mouthwatering good!
If you're looking to elevate your chicken game with a unique and delicious twist, try this mouthwatering simple dish. This recipe combines the juiciness of tender chicken with the satisfying crunch of a golden cracker coating, making it a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish for any occasion.
Ingredients for baked chicken
Crackers- I use Simple Mills crackers- a tasty grain free cracker. They have many flavors, the sundried tomato is used here, but any flavor will work. If you don't need it grain free then use a gluten free cracker.
Ghee- this is drizzled on before baking. You may think the ghee would make the crackers soggy, but it doesn't at all! It adds richness and moisture and is kind of magical 🙂
Almond and coconut flour- these keep the recipe grain free. The coconut flour is the first layer before the eggs, to help the eggs stick. The almond flour mixes with the crackers to give the best coating possible.
Eggs- these help the cracker crust to stick
Chicken- one important thing to make sure is to use chicken that is even in size. A lot of breasts have a thick side and thin side and this will result in uneven coking. You can buy cutlets, cut your breasts in half (like butterfly, but all the way), or pound them out to be even.
Serving and storing crispy chicken
This is best served the day it's baked. If there are any leftovers, they are best reheated in the oven or air fryer which helps the crackers crisp back up.
You will love this crispy baked chicken because it is easy and flavorful! Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and so perfect. Serve it with a side of veggies for a complete meal. Here are some more chicken recipes to try:
- Paleo Whole30 Chicken Tenders
- Easy Chicken Nuggets (like fast food!)
- Paleo Chicken Salad
- Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
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Crispy Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box Simple Mills Sundried Tomato Basil crackers crushed (about ¾ cup)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6
- ⅓ cup ghee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° get out a 13x9 pan.
- Set up your work station: place the coconut flour in a small bowl, the eggs in another small bowl, and the crackers and almond flour in a medium bowl combined (stir to mix together). Beat the eggs. It's best to use bowls that are flat on the bottom and big enough for the pieces of chicken.
- Coat each chicken breast in the coconut flour, then the eggs, then the cracker mixture. Gently press the crackers on the chicken to help them stick.
- Place the chicken in the pan and repeat with remaining pieces.
- Evenly dollop ghee on the chicken and bake 25-30 minutes.
- Best served immediately. Any leftovers are best warmed up in the oven.
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
I love Simple Mills crackers! Cannot wait to try this crispy chicken.
Jessica DeMay says
Aren't they the best! I was so happy they worked so good for this recipe.
Mark Whelan says
Was wondering how you got them so crispy, I was like that can't just be almond flour... but wow seriously that came out incredible, those pictures literally had me drooling!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks so much, Mark! Yes, I have an almond flour recipe but this one is way more crispy! 🙂
Amy says
I have never tried Simple Mill Crackers! Now I MUST find them!! I miss a good crispy baked chicken, this looks perfect 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
You will love them, Amy! This is the crispiest chicken I've had since eating paleo. I think your whole family will love this recipe!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
This is such a great idea! My mom used to make crispy chicken with cornflakes, back in the day, so having a healthy version is going to be such a treat!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kari! I think you'll be so happy with the result. Much tastier than corn flakes in my opinion 😉
Katja says
Oh, this looks seriously good! I have to try this. My kids will LOVE it!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Katja! Yes, I think your kids will love it for sure!
Michele Spring says
What a creative and delicious looking idea! I love Simple Mills Crackers, so I bet this is just amazing.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Michele! Yes, if you love those crackers then you will love this 🙂
ChihYu says
We love chicken and when it's baked and crispy oh my ....where do I even begin? Saved and Pinned for this weekend's meal prep !
Jessica DeMay says
Awesome! I hope you love it, ChihYu!
Cristina Curp says
oh man, literally drooling on my screen here!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cristina!
Tina says
This looks really good - love me some good crispy chicken!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Tina!
Renee Kohley says
I just had to figure out how you got that crispy amazing coating on that chicken! Those crackers look great - I have never heard of them. The ingredient list is fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Renee! I think you would love these crackers. I don't like to buy many pre-made paleo products, but these are a nice treat.