How to Make Spicy Baked Picnic Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our recipe for Spicy Baked Picnic Chicken! This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or any outdoor gathering, as it's easy to make and can be served hot or cold. The combination of spicy seasonings and crispy baked chicken makes it a crowd-pleaser, and it's also a great way to add some heat to your typical picnic menu.

What sets this Spicy Baked Picnic Chicken apart from other picnic recipes is the bold and zesty flavor profile. We use a combination of paprika, cayenne pepper, ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk buttermilk, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Mix remaining taco seasoning, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, flour, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
  • Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; coat with bread crumbs mixture. Place coated chicken in broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is longer pink in the center and coating is crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1564mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 357mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 386mg