Baked Chicken Panko Recipes

PANKO BREADED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop garlic and add to olive oil - allow to sit for at least 15 minutes
• Season breadcrumbs with salt and pepper (and your choice of seasoning - we use Italian most of the time or add Parm)
• Dredge the chicken into the olive oil mixture and then roll into breadcrumbs (you can use tenders, cut your breast into strips or do them whole)
• Bake at 400 for 25 minutes (or until the internal temp is appropriate for chicken)

BAKED PANKO CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking pan with foil, then lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Wash chicken thighs and trim excess fat and skin. Remove skin, if desired. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine melted butter with mustard, maple syrup, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Combine panko with Parmesan cheese, parsley, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another shallow bowl.
• Brush or rub the chicken thighs with the butter-mustard mixture, then press into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated on all sides. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork, 40 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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.

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.

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.

BAKED PANKO CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 200°C.
• Slice the chicken breasts into strips.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, herbs, spices.
• Dust,dredge or dunk pieces into flour.
• Lightly beat egg whites until slightly frothy.
• Sprinkle some panko on a large plate.
• Dip dusted chicken pieces one at a time into the egg white then into the panko.
• Dip the chicken piece into the egg white and the panko again.
• Place double dipped chicken strips on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake at 200C for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through, slice through a thick piece to check if still pink.
• For lemon chicken, use lemon sauce recipe from True Lemon Chicken and serve over rice, otherwise, serve with favourite dips.