Description
A foolproof recipe for shatteringly crisp panko chicken that stays juicy inside. This nutrient-dense dinner uses a double-dip breading technique with parmesan for extra flavor and protein, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Avocado oil or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and one with panko, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley mixed together.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash, ensuring full coverage and letting excess drip off.
- Press the chicken firmly into the panko mixture, coating both sides thickly and evenly.
- Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F-375°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a wire cooling rack and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, finish in the oven at 400°F for 3-4 minutes. To keep chicken warm while cooking batches, place on a rack in a 200°F oven. For baking, spray with oil and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Let breaded chicken sit for 5 minutes before frying to help coating adhere.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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