Breaded Chicken is a simple, crispy dish where chicken is coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and then baked, fried, or air-fried until golden.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets or strips.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Set Up Breading Stations
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Eggs, beaten
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika
3. Coat the Chicken
- Dredge chicken in flour.
- Dip into the beaten eggs.
- Coat well with breadcrumbs.
4. Cook
Pan-Fry Method
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, turning once.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Mashed potatoes
- Coleslaw
- French fries
- Salad or steamed vegetables
🍋 Tip: A squeeze of lemon or a little Parmesan on top adds great flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Super crispy oven-baked breaded chicken (no frying)
- Air fryer breaded chicken recipe
- 3-ingredient lazy breaded chicken. 🍗
