Description
Crispy panko-crusted chicken delivers golden perfection on your dinner plate, bringing restaurant-quality crunch right to your kitchen. Juicy chicken beneath a delicate, light breading promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and gather all necessary culinary tools for crafting crispy panko-crusted chicken.
- Arrange three distinct shallow containers: one for flour seasoning, another for egg liquid mixture, and the final for crunchy panko coating blend.
- Carefully dust each chicken piece with seasoned flour, ensuring complete yet light coverage by gently shaking off excess powder.
- Immerse the floured chicken into whisked egg and milk combination, allowing complete moisture absorption without heavy saturation.
- Transfer egg-coated chicken into panko mixture, pressing firmly to create an even, textured exterior that guarantees maximum crunchiness.
- Select cooking method: oven-roasting or skillet-searing based on preference and available equipment.
- For oven preparation, position breaded chicken on parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly misting with olive oil to enhance golden coloration.
- Roast chicken in preheated 400°F oven, rotating midway through cooking cycle to ensure uniform browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Alternatively, for stovetop technique, heat olive oil in heavy-bottomed skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing breaded chicken to achieve crisp, caramel-toned exterior.
- Confirm chicken’s doneness through internal temperature reaching 165°F, verifying meat’s complete cooking without compromising moisture.
- Allow briefly rested chicken to maintain its crisp coating, then plate alongside complementary dipping sauce or fresh accompaniments.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by experimenting with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Italian blend to add unique flavor dimensions to the panko coating.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked meat, using a meat thermometer for precise checking.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs, keeping the crispy texture intact.
- Prep chicken pieces uniformly to promote even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound chicken to consistent thickness before breading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg