Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl until smooth to make the egg wash.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then place into the bag with the breadcrumb mixture and shake to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Cook the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving to develop a golden crust.
- Flip the chicken using tongs and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a wire rack and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness.
Notes
Leftover chicken stores well in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheats in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes to restore crispiness.
