Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts

1. 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 large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; place in the refrigerator.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Bake chicken in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Top chicken with Cheddar cheese and chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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