Panko Crusted Italian Chicken Recipes

PANKO CRUSTED ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut up chicken and add to a large bowl. Scramble eggs and pour over top Add salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let sit for at least 15 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan in a bowl. Bread chicken. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, or baking rack on a baking sheet. Sprinkle extra crumbs on top of chicken. Spray with oil. Bake chicken for 30-45 minutes, or until chicken is firm, browned, and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

BAKED PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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.

CRISPY PANKO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts, one at a time in a resealable freezer bag, until about 1/2-inch thick. Lightly beat egg in a shallow bowl. Combine panko crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg until coated, drip off excess and dip in panko mixture. Press chicken into crumbs until fully coated.
• Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Transfer chicken to pan and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until chicken is brown, crispy and fully cooked.

PANKO CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the cooking spray. Use a whisk to be sure the ingredients are all combined well. Set aside.
• Wash the chicken drumsticks in cold water; don't dry them.
• Roll each drumstick into the crumb mixture, and carefully transfer each piece to the baking sheet. Do no discard the leftover crumbs.
• Lightly spray the drumsticks with the vegetable oil.
• Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven. turn chicken over. and top each drumstick with some of the leftover crumb mixture. Spray once again, liberally with the vegetable oil.
• Return the baking sheet to the oven, this time uncovered for another 45 minutes.

PARMESAN & PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN

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.

BAKED PANKO CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine cheeses, bread crumbs and spices in a separate bowl.
• Dip chicken pieces in egg, then bread crumb mixture, then egg, then bread crumb mixture again.
• Place chicken on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Serve over pasta with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Or place chicken on a hoagie roll with marinara and mozzarella for a Chicken Parmesan Sub. Also great for dipping with marinara or ranch.

PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Put the flour in one shallow pie plate or baking dish, the egg mixture in another, and the panko in another.
• One at a time, dredge the chicken tenders in flour to coat them lightly but evenly. Tap to release excess flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally in the panko, turning and rolling the tenders to coat evenly. This will not be messy if you use tongs, or use one hand for dipping into the dry ingredients and the other for dipping into the egg. Make sure the tenders are evenly coated. Shake off the excess crumbs. Place on a baking sheet, and chill uncovered for 15 minutes or up to a day.
• Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When it is rippling hot, add the breaded tenders. Turn the heat down to medium, and cook for four to five minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches, if necessary, so that you don't crowd the pan. Watch carefully; the panko should not blacken, but the chicken tenders should be dark brown on each side. Remove from the heat and serve.
• Advance preparation: The chicken can be breaded up to a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator.