Description
A simple yet elegant Panko-Crusted Chicken recipe that delivers a light and crunchy texture, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking oil or spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Set up your breading station with bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches a golden brown hue.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure your chicken is patted dry before seasoning for better crust adhesion. Feel free to experiment with different spices in the panko for unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg