Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts ​ ​ \

Servings: 5

Ingredients

	2 1/2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
	6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
	1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
	2 tablespoons white vinegar
	1 tablespoon salt, divided
	1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
	6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

Step 1 Mix chicken, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a sizable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; place in the refrigerator.

Step 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3 Pour remaining 1/2 cup vegetable oil right into a shallow baking pan; place in the preheating oven for 20 minutes.

Step 4 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and flour together in a shallow bowl. Disseminate evenly in the bowl.

Step 5 Remove baking pan from the oven. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, one piece at the same time, and gently place it into the hot oil.

Step 6 Bake chicken in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until golden brown, about thirty minutes.

Step 7 Top chicken with Cheddar cheese and chives.