Crispy Panko Chicken Recipe
Crispy Panko Chicken is easy to make, ready in about 30 minutes and it uses simple ingredients to create a juicy, tender chicken.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436kcal
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Large Ziploc bag
- 1 Meat mallet or heavy skillet
- 1 Large Skillet
- 3 Shallow dishes
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1½ cups panko crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying
- lemon wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place a chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Hold it steady with one hand and carefully slice it in half horizontally using a sharp knife to create two thin cutlets. Repeat with the second breast to make 4 pieces total.
- Place the sliced chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag. Pound each piece to an even ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first, add the flour. In the second, beat the eggs with the milk. In the third, combine panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Notes
You can bake panko chicken on a wire rack at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispness if you prefer, instead of frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg
