Best 10 Pank Crusted Chicken Breast Recipes

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Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This recipe is the perfect way to add some extra flavor to your dinner. Combine this recipe with your favorite vegetables and a serving of whole-grains to make a balanced meal.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
⅔ cup buttermilk
¾ cup whole-wheat or white panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 small bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned (1-1/2 to 1-3/4 pounds total)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil and coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside. Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In another medium bowl combine panko, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Dip chicken pieces into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Coat chicken pieces in panko mixture and place, bone-side down, in prepared pan. Coat tops of chicken pieces with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F). Do not turn chicken pieces during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 283 mg, Sugar 4 g

BAKED PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Ditch the deep fryer for these low-fat crispy chicken tenders that are baked in the oven. Accompanied with the healthy yogurt-based roasted red pepper dipping sauce, this meal will fill you up without the guilt! You can also serve the tenders over some mixed greens, using the dipping sauce as a dressing.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers - drained, patted dry and chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken tenders
1 cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine Greek yogurt, red peppers, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder in a mini food processor. Blend until smooth and refrigerate dipping sauce until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken tenders and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Toast panko crumbs in a skillet over medium-high heat until a golden brown color, 4 to 5 minutes. Place panko into a shallow dish. Crack egg into a separate shallow dish. Dip chicken tenders first into egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with panko. Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning over halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 487.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PANK-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST



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An easy and delicious way to prepare chicken breasts. The coating is savory and full of flavor. Adding fresh thyme and lemon adds a freshness to it. The hints of citrus linger in every bite. Once fried, the crust is crisp and the chicken is tender and juicy.

Provided by Debbie Deverill

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 c Panko bread crumbs*
1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
3/4 tsp Kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
milk
4 (6) oz boneless skinless chicken breast
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the bread crumbs with the thyme, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • 2. Place each chicken breast in a large plastic bag or, place between plastic wrap or wax paper, and pound each breast to equal thickness using either a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
  • 3. Put some milk in one shallow dish and the bread crumbs in another.
  • 4. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Next, run the breast through the milk to coat it. (Alternative: Rub the chicken breast with Dijon mustard instead of the milk.)
  • 5. Lay the chicken in the bread crumbs, turn it over and press it into the breading to coat.
  • 6. Lay on a piece of waxed paper.
  • 7. Heat a large skillet (12 inches in diameter) over medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with olive oil.
  • 8. When the oil is hot, lay 2 chicken breasts in the pan. Cook the chicken without turning until beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 9. Turn the chicken and cook until equally brown on the other side, about 2-3 minutes or more depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Repeat with the remaining 2 breasts. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • 10. Serve with lemon wedges. *(I like to use the Japanese Panko bread crumbs. They're larger and give more of a crunch. But, any dry bread crumb will work.)

BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARMESAN CRUST



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For a healthy weeknight standby without the oil from frying, make Ted Allen's recipe for Baked Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust from Food Network.

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup panko or dried coarse baguette breadcrumbs
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a medium bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely; set aside. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the parmesan and panko. Dredge the chicken pieces in the panko mixture, coating evenly and heavily, and pressing the coating into the meat. Put the chicken on a rack set over a baking sheet, spray with a quick burst of cooking spray and put the sheet in the middle of the oven. Bake until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
  • Photograph by Charles Masters

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 155 milligrams, Sodium 885 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 54 grams

PECAN- AND PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided
1/4 cup minced shallots
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Mix panko and pecans in dish. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat; brush some of melted butter onto chicken, then coat chicken in panko mixture. Place skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn chicken over. Place skillet in oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove any crumbs from skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and shallots; sauté over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add broth and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Mix in parsley. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken.

CRISPY PANKO CHICKEN CUTLETS



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This is a fast and easy recipe to make on a busy night. We especially like the crunch of the Panko bread crumbs. (Panko crumbs can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket.)

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Meat

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten with 1/3 cup water
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Using a mallet, gently beat the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness. (This prevents the chicken breasts from shrinking and promotes even cooking.).
  • Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in one bowl. Place the egg and water mixture into another. Put the Panko bread crumbs into a third bowl. Dredge chicken with seasoned flour and pass through egg mixture. Shake off excess egg. For an even crispier crust, dredge with flour again and pass through egg mixture one more time.
  • Now completely cover chicken breasts with Panko crumbs, pressing crumbs down gently if needed.
  • Heat oil in frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook for 4 minutes on each side (or until no longer pink inside) and serve.

BAKED CHICKEN PANKO



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Panko recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
salt, dash
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs (I use Emeril's)
cooking spray
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg and milk together; add salt.
  • Lightly dust chicken with the flour.
  • Immerse chicken breasts into egg/milk mixture, coating thoroughly.
  • Spread Panko onto large plate or into large bowl.
  • Roll breasts in Panko, coating thoroughly.
  • Spray 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the pan and then spray the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown or internal temperature of 160 degrees F. (The time may be different depending on how thick your chicken breasts are).
  • Optional: For cheese lovers, add 1/4 cup grated parmesan to panko.

PARMESAN & PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN



Parmesan & Panko Crusted Chicken image

This recipe was adapted from the recipe I found on the back of a Best Food Mayonaise jar. The mayonaise helps provide a moist piece of chicken and helps adhere the panko and cheese to the chicken. Feel free to add more/less of italian seasoning/garlic powder to taste. We are huge fans of garlic so I up the quantity used for our household.

Provided by Johnsdeere

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken, boneless & skinless
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine panko crumbs, seasonings, and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl add mayonaise.
  • Spread mayonaise on chicken then dredge chicken in crumb mixture
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray
  • Bake at 450º F for 20 mins or until thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 477.5, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.4

PANKO OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Panko Oven Fried Chicken Breasts Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-4174

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Panko or traditional bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Cooking oil spray

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degree. Lightly coat a baking dish or sheet with cooking spray. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs and then coat both sides with the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

PECAN AND PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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So easy, get everything ready ahead of time including coating the breasts then refrigerate the chicken until you want to cook it! - Takes 20 minutes to cook! This recipe is from Bon Appetit August 2006 tweaked a tad by me. We enjoyed it. Panko crumbs are available at most Oriental Super markets. There won't be a lot of sauce just enough to drizzle over the breasts

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup pecans, freshly chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup shallot, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Mix panko crumbs with the chopped Pecans.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven proof skillet (that will be large enough to accommodate the 4 breasts) & melt butter over low heat.
  • Paint the breasts with the butter and coat them with the panko/nut mixture.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat and put in the breasts
  • Sauté the chicken until brown on the bottom, flip breasts and place the skillet in the preheated 400°F oven.
  • Bake until the breasts are done approx 18 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts.
  • Remove chicken to a platter and keep warm.
  • Remove any bits & pieces from the skillet.
  • Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet & sauté the shallots approx 1 minute, add the broth approx 1 minute.
  • Add parsley.
  • Drizzle sauce over the chicken & serve.

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or even a heavy skillet to pound the chicken breasts.
  • Make sure the chicken breasts are completely dry before coating them in the panko breadcrumbs. This will help the breadcrumbs adhere to the chicken and create a crispy crust.
  • Use a light touch when coating the chicken breasts in the panko breadcrumbs. Pressing too hard will crush the breadcrumbs and make them less crispy.
  • Bake the chicken breasts on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This will allow the air to circulate around the chicken breasts and help them cook evenly.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Panko-crusted chicken breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The crispy panko crust adds a delicious crunch to the tender chicken breasts, and the flavorful breadcrumb mixture adds a savory touch. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad, for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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