Description
Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts are crispy, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes, providing a delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by laying out all your ingredients and equipment. You’ll need a shallow dish for each of the egg wash and breading, and a plate for the flour. This assembly line makes the process smoother!
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This seasoning will enhance the flavor beautifully!
- Set Up the Breading Station: Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes to create an easy breading station.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip it into the egg wash, ensuring it’s fully covered, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
- Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before breading for better coating adherence.
- Ensure the oil is hot before adding the chicken to maintain crispiness.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices.
- Experiment with different spices and herbs for unique flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: breaded chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipes, weeknight dinner