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Panko Breaded Chicken
Crispy panko chicken ready in 20 minutes. No, this is not a dream! My recipe is incredibly easy to make and the taste is truly unforgettable.
Say goodbye to boring chicken and hello to this exceptionally tasty panko chicken recipe! Seriously, the taste is so good, and each piece of chicken is fried to perfection.
I really can’t think of anything juicer, the chicken breast is moist and tender whilst the panko coating is exceptionally golden and crispy. Plus, I’ve gone slightly rogue with this recipe. I’ve added seasonings such as garlic and onion powder to the flour and breadcrumbs to create extra flavour throughout.
I love to serve it with my homemade katsu curry sauce and trust me… this flavour combo is insane! I think these two recipes are made for each other (I always serve them together).
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
With only a 10-minute prep time and a 10-minute cook time, I find this dish is both quick and hassle-free to make. It also helps that it’s bursting with flavour and is a dish everyone loves.
I choose to use 100% panko breadcrumbs and not mix it with normal breadcrumbs (which are smaller), this is because when fried the coating is ultra-crispy and the colour is perfectly golden. Another reason is because they absorb less oil making them a lot lighter and crunchier.
Recipe Ingredients
Here I’ve listed the ingredients I used to make this recipe; I’ve also added a few notes too:
- Panko Breadcrumbs: I like to use JFC Japanese Style Panko Breadcrumbs, but any brand is fine to use.
- Chicken Breasts: I like to use boneless and skinless chicken breasts. Chicken cutlets or fillets is what will give you the iconic panko chicken shape. However, you can also use boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders instead. Use a meat tenderiser to create a smooth and even layer.
- Egg: Chicken breast is dipped into whisked eggs, which helps bind the panko breadcrumbs to the chicken.
- Plain Flour: The pieces of chicken are coated in plain flour first before dipping it into the whisked egg mixture. This helps the egg stick to the chicken better.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder are shared equally into the panko breadcrumbs and flour. This creates a deliciously seasoned chicken throughout.
Where Can I Find Panko Breadcrumbs?
Majority of supermarkets in the UK sell panko breadcrumbs, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find.
I usually find it in the “world foods” section.
You can also get it here on Amazon (they have everything!). Asian supermarkets also sell panko breadcrumbs, so if you have one near you, then you can find it there too.
How To Make Panko Chicken
Here’s a summary of how I make this panko chicken. You can get the full recipe instructions in the recipe card below:
Step One:
To flatten the chicken, I like to place it in-between two pieces of cling film