Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts are a simple yet delicious meal for any night. With golden breadcrumbs, a hint of Parmesan, and a touch of lemon, this recipe delivers classic comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy breaded chicken, crispy chicken breasts, fried chicken, comfort food, simple dinner