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Baked Panko Chicken

Baked Panko Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb total)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Spray the rack lightly.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika mixed in the third. Coat each breast in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture. Place on the rack.
  3. Spray the tops of the chicken generously with cooking spray so the panko looks damp.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  5. Rest the chicken on the rack for 5 minutes, then slice on an angle and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you do not have a wire rack, bake the chicken directly on a greased sheet pan, but expect the bottom to be softer. A small pinch of cayenne in the panko mix adds a warm back note without real heat.