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Four panko-crusted chicken breasts on a white plate with lemon wedges on the side and small pieces of chopped parsley on top.

Panko-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Nataliia
Learn how to make crispy panko-crusted chicken breasts in the oven or frying pan. Easy dinner idea to serve alongside vegetables, rice, pasta, or on top of salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

  • 3 shallow dishes
  • 1 Baking pan or frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper and spray it with cooking oil. Spread 1½ cups panko bread crumbs on a prepared baking sheet and toast them for 4 minutes, stirring them half way through. They need to slightly brown, but not burn. Take them out of the oven and transfer the crumbs into one of the shallow dishes.
  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 cutlets. Season each cutlet with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Set up three shallow dishes. One with ½ cup all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder; one with 2 whisked eggs; and one with toasted breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each seasoned chicken breast in flour on both sides, then dip it in eggs mixture, and lastly coat it with toasted breadcrumbs pressing in gently into the chicken to ensure both sides are well coated.
  • Place breaded chicken in the same baking sheet with parchment paper you used for toasting the crumbs. Spray a little bit of oil on top of the chicken.
  • Bake breaded chicken breast for 17-19 minutes at 400°F or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Frying: you can also fry it in a large skillet with a generous amount of oil. Fry breaded chicken cutlets over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Panko breadcrumbs: you can find these Japanese type of breadcrumbs at any grocery store next to the regular breadcrumbs.
Toasting panko: you can skip the step, but it adds extra crispy texture and beautiful golden color, especially if you choose to bake the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 27.6gProtein: 27.7gFat: 6.1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 583mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.9g
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