Crispy Breaded Chicken: Your Guide to Perfectly Baked Perfection
Learn how to make perfectly crispy breaded chicken that's baked to golden perfection. This easy recipe results in tender, flavorful chicken with a satisfying crunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Oven
- Meat Mallet
- Shallow Dishes
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Crispy Breaded Chicken Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
Crispy Breaded Chicken Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Beat the eggs in one shallow dish, and in another, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- Combine Panko bread crumbs, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil in a third shallow dish.
- First, dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, followed by the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Generously spray both sides of the breaded chicken with cooking spray and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken again halfway through baking. Always ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature for food safety.