Description
Make mealtime effortless with Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts that are golden, crunchy, and incredibly tasty—perfect for busy nights! This recipe is your go-to solution when you want a satisfying, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick better! Season both sides with salt and pepper for an even flavor throughout.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings in the third. This makes the breading process easy and organized.
- Bread the Chicken: First, coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dunk it into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully covered before finally pressing it into the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Bake the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Place the breaded chicken breasts on the baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve and Enjoy: Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender bite every time!
Notes
- Pat Dry: Always ensure the chicken is dry before breading to prevent sogginess.
- Season at Each Stage: Don’t forget to season the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs for maximum flavor.
- Use a Cooling Rack: For even crispiness, place your chicken breasts on a wire rack instead of directly on the baking sheet.
- Batch Preparation: Consider making extra breaded chicken and freezing it for quick meals later on.
- Regularly Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked without drying it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy, Breaded, Chicken, Baked, Quick, Kid-Friendly