Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs With Parmesan Peas
Reimagine the nostalgic joy of "Shake 'n Bake" with this flavorful update. Crushed shredded-wheat cereal, spiced to perfection, coats tender chicken thighs, delivering a crunch so satisfying you won’t miss the skin. It’s comfort food, reinvented.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 pieces, approximately 2 pounds)
- Unsweetened shredded-wheat cereal finely crushed (6 ounces or about 3 cups)
- Granulated garlic 2 teaspoons
- Granulated onion 2 teaspoons
- Kosher salt 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper 2 teaspoons
- Canola oil ¼ cup
- For the Noodles:
- Wide egg noodles 6 ounces or about 3 cups
- Unsalted butter to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
- For the Buttered Peas:
- Frozen peas 1 pound
- Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
- Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a wire rack over a large rimmed baking sheet. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the crushed cereal, granulated garlic, granulated onion, kosher salt, black pepper, and canola oil. Seal the bag and shake to ensure the mixture is well combined.
- Add half of the chicken thighs to the bag. Shake gently, pressing the coating onto the chicken to help it adhere. Transfer the coated pieces to the prepared rack. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden, crispy, and fully cooked.
- Step 2: Cook the Noodles
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the egg noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. Once cooked, drain the noodles and toss them with unsalted butter and a pinch of kosher salt, adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Step 3: Make the Buttered Peas
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the frozen peas. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the peas frequently until they are heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well to ensure even coating.
- Step 4: Serve
- Arrange the crispy chicken thighs on a plate alongside the buttery noodles and Parmesan peas. Serve immediately for a comforting, satisfying meal.