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Crispy French Fried Onion Chicken

Rose
If you’re looking for a crispy, flavorful chicken recipe that’s quick to make and pairs perfectly with fried favorites like onion rings, steak tips, and sliced sausage, this Crispy French Fried Onion Chicken is your new go-to. Oven-baked with a crunchy French-fried onion coating, it delivers all the satisfaction of deep-fried comfort food without the mess.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • mixing bowls
  • skillet
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (or thin chicken breasts)
  • 1 ½ cups French-fried onions, crushed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 large onions, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for onion rings)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt (for onion rings)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • Oil for frying onion rings
  • 1 lb beef steak tips (sirloin or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for steak)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (for steak)
  • 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for sausage)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with seasoned salt.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix crushed French-fried onions, flour, and garlic powder.
  • Dip each chicken cutlet in the beaten eggs, then press into the onion-flour mixture until fully coated. Place coated chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dip onion rings in flour mixture, then milk, then breadcrumbs. Fry in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook 3–4 minutes per side until slightly crispy.

Notes

This recipe isn’t just about chicken—it’s a full fried-meat feast that will delight any comfort-food lover. Use a wire rack for crispiness, try make-ahead coating, and feel free to add extra flavor with paprika, cayenne, or panko for crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, crispy chicken, family dinner, fried onion chicken, oven-baked chicken
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