Crispy Panko Chicken (The Best!)
Here's how to make crispy panko chicken with this quick and easy recipe. It's a tasty twist on fried chicken using tender chicken breast.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts (cutlets or fillets)
- 1 Egg
- 120 g Panko Breadcrumbs (1 Cup)
- 120 g Plain Flour (1 Cup)
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Oil (For Frying
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in-between two pieces of cling film, parchment paper or baking sheet and use a meat tenderiser to flatten the chicken breast.2 Chicken Breasts
- Start pounding at the centre of the chicken breast and work your way to the edges until you have reached an even thickness.
- Get 3 large shallow bowls and line them side-by-side. Pour flour in one bowl, whisk an egg in the second bowl and pour panko breadcrumbs into the third bowl.1 Egg, 120 g Panko Breadcrumbs, 120 g Plain Flour
- In a small mixing bowl mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.½ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Divide the seasonings equally between the flour and panko breadcrumbs then mix until evenly distributed.
- Take a piece of chicken breast and coat it with flour. Next, dip it into the whisked egg and then coat it in the panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over a medium to high heat. Fill the pan with oil at least 1/3 deep.Oil
- When the oil is hot, fry the breaded chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (the time depends on the thickness of your chicken). The pieces of chicken should be golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Video
Notes
When coating the chicken, you can use tongs or your hands. I prefer using my hands as I can press the breadcrumbs into the chicken and ensure every part is covered, you're also able to feel parts that are bare.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 65gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 226mgSodium: 1325mgPotassium: 1090mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 7mg
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