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Crispy Panko Chicken

Quick and easy crispy panko chicken breasts made in 15 minutes. Juicy inside and golden crunchy outside — perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Quick Meals, Weeknight Meals
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Western
Calories: 335
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup corn oil

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
  3. In another bowl mix panko, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip chicken in egg, then press into panko mixture until coated.
  5. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For gluten-free use crushed rice cereal instead of panko
  • Do not overcrowd the pan
  • Reheat in air fryer for best crispiness