Everyone needs an easy chicken dinner in their back pocket for those busy weeknights, right? This Crunchy Garlic Baked Chicken was one that I picked up years, and years, and years ago. It’s a simple dish that has stood the test of time. Tried and true all the way through.

If you’ve ever had schnitzel, this is soooort of like that. It’s a thin chicken breast that’s coated in flour, egg, and a breadcrumb mixture before being baked to a perfectly crispy and crunchy bite that couldn’t be any more simple.

The idea for this chicken came about a long time ago when I was watching a fun little show called ‘The Food Revolution’ or… something like that. There was a similar chicken dish that was made as a better-for-you weeknight dinner and so I went with it.

This chicken makes right at 6 servings in just under 30 minutes. Plus, it’s something that kids and adults will enjoy. It’s similar to a chicken strip so it’s appealing to the kiddos, but elevated just enough to be a more adult-friendly version.

One of the best parts about this chicken is the brightness of the lemon zest in there. If you really want to kick it up a notch, give a squeeze of lemon over the top and enjoy it all even more! For the kids, feel free to let them dip and dunk the chicken into a favorite sauce for an even more kid-friendly dinner.

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Nutritional Claims: Low Carb • Low Sodium • Sugar Conscious • Dairy Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Sulphite Free • Kosher