Description
15-Minute Crispy Chicken is a delightful dish that combines golden-brown, crunchy skin with juicy, tender meat, making it an irresistible choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. This quick and simple recipe captures the essence of comfort food while delivering incredible flavor in just 15 minutes. Whether served with a fresh salad or your favorite dipping sauce, this crispy chicken will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering ingredients and setting up bowls for flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Pat dry each chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder; beat eggs in another bowl; place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry breaded chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg