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Oven Fried Chicken Breast

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray or oil mister

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, and let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Set up flour, beaten egg, and panko in separate bowls. Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, and press firmly into panko until thickly coated.
  3. Place breaded chicken on a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Spray both sides generously with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until deep golden and 165°F internally.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, then slice on a bias and serve hot.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are very large or uneven, pound them to a more consistent ¾-inch thickness before seasoning so they finish together. Resting after the bake matters more than it seems, it keeps the crust from tearing when you slice.