Loaded Bacon Cheddar Crispy Chicken Recipe Revealed!
A delicious recipe for loaded bacon cheddar crispy chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy crust, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and soak them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly so the coating sticks well.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- Arrange the fried chicken on a baking sheet and top each piece with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place under a broiler for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle the crispy bacon evenly over the melted cheese.
- Drizzle lightly with ranch dressing and, if desired, a little sour cream.
- Finish with freshly sliced green onions and serve immediately with fries, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the buttermilk overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the toppings according to your preference.
- This recipe can be made in advance; just reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg