Description
Golden, crispy, and irresistibly juicy, these Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts are the perfect comfort meal for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your pan is evenly coated with oil and properly heated.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry each breast 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Finishing Touches: Place on paper towels to drain excess oil and let rest a few minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help coating stick.
- Do not overcrowd the pan or breading will turn soggy.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs or double coat the chicken.
- Chicken can be baked at 400°F for 20–25 minutes as a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg