Homemade Shake and Bake

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  1.5 cup Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain
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  2 tsp 2 teaspoons sea salt
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  1.5 tsp Sugar, Granulated White
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  0.8 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  0.8 tsp Onion powder
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  0.8 tsp ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
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  0.5 tsp ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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  Cayenne Pepper, Ground
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  1 tsp Oregano, Dried
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  0.3 cup Vegetable oil
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  3 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

Instructions

1. 1Combine the breadcrumbs, sea salt, sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a gallon-size zip-top bag and seal. Shake vigorously for 1–2 minutes until all spices are evenly distributed throughout the breadcrumbs.
2. 2Open the bag and drizzle the vegetable oil over the breadcrumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake for 2–3 minutes until the oil is fully absorbed and the mixture resembles damp sand with no dry spots.
3. 3Fill a shallow bowl with water. Working with one chicken breast at a time, submerge it briefly in the water and let excess drip off for 5–10 seconds.
4. 4Place the moistened chicken breast into the bag of seasoned breadcrumbs, seal, and shake vigorously for 30–45 seconds until completely coated. Gently press the coating onto the chicken to help it adhere. Remove and set aside on a clean plate. Repeat with all remaining chicken breasts.
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering and a test breadcrumb sizzles immediately when dropped in.
6. 6Carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the hot skillet and cook for 6–7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until the coating turns golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Flip each chicken breast and cook for 5–7 minutes on the second side over medium-high heat until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part.
8. 8Divide the cooked chicken evenly into 6 airtight meal prep containers while still hot and allow to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.