Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts
These pan-fried chicken breasts are crisp and golden on the outside while staying tender inside, with panko crumbs seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Ready in under 15 minutes, they make an easy weeknight main dish served with vegetables, salad, or another favorite side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Pound chicken breasts, one at a time, in a resealable plastic bag until about 1/2-inch thick.
- 2
Lightly beat egg in a shallow bowl. Combine panko crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
- 3
Dip chicken breasts in egg until coated, then dip in panko mixture, pressing chicken into the crumbs until fully coated. Arrange in a single layer on a plate.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 429.9 kcal High 22%
- Protein 32.98 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 35.11 g 13%
- Total Fat 17.36 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.65 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.8 mg High 43%
- Sodium 173.17 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 52.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.28 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crunchy Panko Coated Chicken Breasts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Corn Oil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 429.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Corn Oil, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Crunchy Panko-Coated Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 429.9 calories and 32.98 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 173.17 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.65 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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