The BEST Panko Breaded Chicken Recipe Made In Just 20 minutes

This panko chicken recipe is coated with crunchy and flavorful parmesan crusted panko breadcrumbs and then baked to golden perfection. Not only is it super delicious though, but it's incredibly effortless to make - just 3 steps are all you need to follow to make it - and it's ready in under 25 minutes! Seriously, once you give this recipe a try, you'll never want to make breaded chicken any other way again!

The Best Panko Chicken

These chicken breast fillets coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese is about to become your favorite go-to chicken dinner recipe! It's quick, easy, and out-of-this-world delicious.

I mean, how could it not?

Tender juicy chicken is coated in a flavorful breading that is guaranteed to turn out perfectly crispy every time. Plus, as I mentioned, they're so, so easy to make.

Especially compared to other recipes for chicken cutlets that involve hands-on frying the entire time.

Also, since this chicken recipe is made in the oven, it uses no oil. So not only is it healthier, but it requires less clean-up too.

What's more, there's plenty of room for recipe variations, so you can make a different twist on this panko breaded chicken every week and never get tired of it!

Honestly, it's quickly become one of my go-to family friendly recipes since everyone always loves it. I have a feeling it'll be the same for you!

By the way, since this crispy baked panko chicken recipe is so easy to make, you'll definitely have some extra time to make some sides. If you're looking for what to serve with panko chicken, these cheesy mashed potatoes or this Outback mac and cheese are two delicious options. I know we always seem to make one of those when we make this chicken recipe anyway.

Ingredients

Ok, so this crispy panko chicken recipe requires just a few simple ingredients to make. And, honestly, there's a good chance you have all of them at home already.

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make these panko crusted chicken breasts:

• 1 Large or 2 Small Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into fillets
• 1 tbsp. Mayonnaise
• ¾ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
• ½  tsp. Salt
• ¼  tsp. Pepper
• Marinara sauce, to serve

Not too shabby, eh?!

By the way, you can use almost every single one of these ingredients to make my Italian chicken cutlets. So if you want to make breaded chicken cutlets that are fried on the stovetop, you'll want to check out that recipe.

Also, I typically serve this baked panko chicken with marinara sauce, but it goes incredible with this chipotle mayo, Wingstop ranch dressing, Halal white sauce, and, best of all, this Chick-Fil-A sauce. All of those sauces make a "winner, winner, chicken dinner."

How To Make Panko Chicken

Just so you know, this recipe for panko breaded chicken will make enough for two people. So, if you're planning on feeding the entire family, I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe.

Anyway, now get out all of the ingredients, and let's get into this crispy panko chicken recipe!

Step 1: Prep The Chicken

First things first, preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and prepare a clean surface to work with the chicken breasts.

Then, place your chicken breasts on a flat surface and brush both sides with mayonnaise. I find a silicone grill brush works best.

Step 2: Make The Panko Bread Crumb Mixture

Now, we're going to make our panko bread crumb mixture.

So, in a medium bowl, you'll want to mix together your panko bread crumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Then, add the mayo-coated chicken fillets to the panko mixture and cover each piece of chicken evenly on all sides with the panko crumbs.

Step 3: Bake The Panko Crusted Chicken

Next, place the parmesan crusted chicken on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper. If you want, you can also use baking spray to spray the baking sheet instead. 

Anyway, now you're all set to get the panko chicken in the oven and bake it for 12-15 minutes - or until golden brown and cooked through. If you have a meat thermometer handy, you're looking for the internal temp of the chicken to reach 165ºF (73ºC).

Then, once your crispy baked panko chicken is fully cooked, transfer it to a couple of plates and serve with your favorite marinara sauce, this Alabama white sauce, Wingstop ranch, or any other dipping sauce of your choice.

Enjoy!

How To Store Panko Breaded Chicken

Not only is this recipe for panko chicken easy to make and delicious the day that you make it, but it also happens to make for excellent leftovers!

With that said, you can store your leftover panko breaded chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months!

Also, since this crispy baked chicken recipe keeps so well, I often like to make a triple batch just to store the leftovers in the freezer. That way, whenever I get hungry - and I'm craving some breaded chicken - I can just pull a breast out and dig in.

How To Reheat Panko Chicken

To reheat, you can warm these crispy baked panko chicken breasts in an oven set to 400ºF (200ºC) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through and crispy on the outside.

With that said, if you're starting from frozen, be sure to let the chicken thaw overnight in the fridge, or just add an additional 5-10 minutes of cook time to my reheating time posted above.

FAQS About This Panko Chicken Recipe

Wrapping It Up

So, that's how to make panko breaded chicken breasts!

These chicken cutlets are so crunchy and flavorful and they're always a hit at the dinner table - even with the picky eaters! Honestly, this crispy chicken is a perfect back pocket recipe for when you don't know what to make.

Also, it's just an incredibly easy to make chicken breast recipe that uses basic ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this panko breaded chicken recipe as much as my family and I do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, let us know what you think about it in the comments below!

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