Panko chicken
Panko chicken is a delicious and crispy chicken recipe that my family loves. I use Panko breadcrumbs to create a light, golden crust that's irresistible and incredibly crunchy.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium add breadcrumbs to melted butter and toast until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and cool, then add parmesan and dried parsley.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
- Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne and paprika in a ramekin and set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts into cutlets by slicing it horizontally into two thinner parts for each. Season with spice mixture.
- Dip chicken in egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and lemon if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 928mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
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