Panko Chicken Recipe
Introducing your new go-to dinner: irresistibly crispy baked panko chicken. A delightful blend of Parmesan cheese and toasted panko breadcrumbs forms an exceptionally crunchy coating on tender chicken breast cutlets. Just pop them in the oven for juicy, golden-brown perfection. Ready in under 25 minutes, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- For Panko:
- ½ cup panko
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- For chicken:
- 4 chicken cutlets
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the chicken cutlets and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir frequently until they achieve a deep, golden brown color, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer the toasted panko to a small bowl and mix in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.
- In another small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together. Spread this mixture evenly over one side of each chicken cutlet.
- Take each cutlet and press the mayonnaise-coated side into the panko mixture, ensuring the crumbs stick well. Place the chicken back on the baking sheet, crumb side up. Repeat this process with the remaining cutlets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, flavorful coating on your Panko Chicken!
Notes
Toast the breadcrumbs first! Pre-toasting the panko is essential for achieving a dark brown, crispy texture, especially since this recipe bakes for only 10 minutes. You can prepare a large batch of toasted breadcrumbs in advance and store them in the fridge or freezer for convenience.
Since we’re using chicken cutlets, you only need to coat one side. This ensures the perfect balance of crispy topping to chicken.