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    Home » Recipes

    Panko Breaded Chicken

    by Patti Estep · Oct 14, 2022

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    Serving of Panko chicken on a plate with ranch dipping sauce and a salad.
    Panko chicken and ranch over the breading set up.

    This easy panko crusted chicken recipe is perfect for any breaded chicken with its light crunchy texture and great taste.

    Panko chicken strips with salad and ranch dip

    If you're a fried chicken lover or have people in your family who love chicken tenders then you might really like this panko chicken recipe.

    What are Panko Breadcrumbs?

    Pando breadcrumbs are a Japanese style of breadcrumbs. They are slightly coarser than regular breadcrumbs making the breading crispy. And, they are said to absorb less oil when fried.

    Dredging station with raw chicken tenders, a bowl of flour, a bowl of beaten eggs and a bowl of seasoned Panko breadcrumbs.

    Making Panko Crusted Chicken

    I use the typical, flour, eggs, and breadcrumb breading. You can add seasoning to the flour if you want.

    You can also add seasoning to the panko bread crumbs but I usually just add a little salt and pepper to the flour and buy the bread crumbs that already have seasoning in them. If you buy plain bread crumbs consider adding Parmesan cheese, onion powder, and/or garlic powder for extra flavor.

    Breaded raw chicken tenders.

    Breading Tips:

    The key to keeping the breading on is to start with very dry chicken. Dip the chicken into the flour coating it on both sides. Then into the eggs. Then into the panko mixture. Make sure to pat the breadcrumbs on with your hands to complete the breading.

    Panko chicken frying on the stove in a skillet.

    Next, fry the breaded chicken tenders in olive oil or vegetable oil on both sides until they are golden brown. At this point, they may be cooked through.

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    However, I usually cut one and cut it open to see if it is still pink inside. If so I'll throw them into a hot oven for an extra 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, you can check them with a meat thermometer to see if the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

    Serving of panko chicken strips with a side of ranch and a salad next to a baking dish with more chicken.

    Serve your crunchy panko chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce and a side salad or use them to make another dish such as Parmesan chicken with a little pasta sauce and cheese.

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    More Chicken Recipes

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    • Chicken Oscar
    • Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    • Baked Zaatar Chicken
    Black plate with 2 panko chicken strips, ranch and a small salad.
    Panko chicken strips with salad and ranch dip

    Panko Chicken Recipe

    Learn how easy it is to make panko crusted chicken for a delicious dinner you can serve in many different ways.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 514 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast tenders
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • salt and black pepper
    • 2 large eggs slightly beaten
    • 1 cup Panko seasoned breadcrumbs
    • 3 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil -enough to coat the pan

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the chicken tenders dry. If using chicken breasts pound out slightly and cut into strips.
    • Dredge each tender in flour followed by eggs and then into the Panko bread crumbs mixture.
    • Fry the Panko breaded tenders in a large skillet in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
    • Remove to a baking pan and bake at 350 degree for 5 additional minutes to cook through. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

    Notes

    Use a couple of drops of water to test the oil to see if it's hot enough. You will know it's ready when the water sparks and sizzles in the oil.
    The amount of time the chicken needs to bake depends on the thickness. This is typically only 5 minutes for standard chicken tenders. However, if you are using slices of chicken breast it may be shorter or longer. You can slice one open to see if they are done.
    Serve with your favorite sauce such as ranch, ketchup, bbq sauce or honey mustard.
    Add a little pasta sauce and mozzarella before placing in the oven to create chicken parmesan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 46gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 740mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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