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The Best Breaded Chicken Recipes: Crispy & Oven-Baked

This recipe provides a straightforward method for preparing crispy, oven-baked breaded chicken breasts. Chicken is pounded thin, coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, and baked until golden and cooked through.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅔ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • cooking spray

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Shallow dishes
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to a consistent ½ inch thickness.
  3. Beat the eggs and set them aside. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another shallow dish, combine the Panko, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried parsley.
  5. Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  6. Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure adherence.
  7. Generously spray both sides of the breaded chicken with cooking spray and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Ensure chicken is pounded to an even thickness for consistent cooking. For extra crispiness, you can lightly mist the chicken with cooking spray halfway through baking.