TOP TIPS

Use a wire cooling rack to cook the chicken - Not only does this help the chicken to crisp up, it also helps it to cook evenly. Or you can cook it on a large oven tray. The tray needs to be large enough to leave enough space between pieces so that the chicken can become crispy and not soggy. If you are frying the chicken (which is delicious by the way) - Make sure the oil is hot and cook in batches. This is so the chicken crumb gets crispy. Cooking too many at the same time drops the temperature of the oil. This then results in soggy breadcrumbs. How do I know the chicken is cooked through - For something as simple as chicken breast, I would suggest cutting one of the pieces in the centre to make sure there is no pink left. Thickness of Chicken - You can either cut the Chicken into thinner slices or place between 2 sheets of clingfilm and pound to an even thickness. (Around 1/4 inch). Thicker pieces of Chicken don't cook evenly but they also end up dried out because of the amount of moisture they release. Bread crumbs - You can use regular breadcrumbs instead. Baking the Breadcrumbs means the Chicken crumbs remain crispy. Cooking the Chicken - Keep an eye on it! Cooking it for too long means you will be left with dry rubbery Chicken.  Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 75C/165 F. Use a thermometer to check it!

RECIPE VARIATIONS

This recipe is very easily adaptable. You can easily change up the flavours in the Panko by adding other spices and herbs such as:

• Dry Oregano
• Italian Seasoning
• Dry Thyme
• Dry Parsley
• Cumin Powder
• Chicken Seasoning

Flavour the Mayo - You can add some Hot Sauce or Harissa to the Mayo mixture for even more flavour! Coconut Panko Chicken - Replace some of the Panko with Coconut. Add 1/4 cup Dessicated Coconut to the Panko. Lemon Pepper Panko Chicken– Replace some of the Panko with Lemon Pepper. Add 2 tbsp Lemon Pepper to the Panko.

Sauces to serve with Panko Chicken

This crispy and juicy panko chicken can be served with most sauces. Try: Mayonnaise Peri Peri Sauce Sour Cream Honey Mustard SAuce Hot Sauce Franks Red Hot Ranch dressing

What to eat with Panko Chicken

This Chicken is fill of flavour from the spiced breadcrumbs and it pairs well with a variety of sides such as:

SIDE DISH IDEAS

Roast Veg - Oven roasted Veg with crumbled Feta Potatoes - Delicious Parmesan Potatoes. Mash - The creamiest mash made by roasting Garlic to bring out its sweetness. Cauliflower Cheese - A keto friendly but just as delicious version. Corn - Pre roasted Corn combined with Cream equals YUM. Garlic Bread - So good! Peri Peri Rice - Spiced fragrant rice. You can make one of the above or all of them!

MAKE-AHEAD and STORAGE

Make Ahead You can coat the chicken in the egg mayo mixture and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before breading and cooking it. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. How to Reheat Reheat chicken on a baking tray in the oven at 180 C/GM 4/350 F until  warmed through. About 10 - 15 minutes. Or inthe air fryer and cook at the same temperature until warmed through. About 4 - 5 minutes. How to freeze  You can freeze panko chicken for up to 3 months.  Place the cooked panko chicken pieces you want to freeze on a tray lined with baking/parchment paper and place into the freezer. Once they are frozen (1 hour later), transfer to a freezer bag.  To reheat Reheat the chicken from frozen in your oven at 180C/350 F/GM 4 for 15 - 20 minutes if cooking straight from frozen. If you have defrosted them first, bake for 10 minutes. Don’t forget to spray with oil first.

2 Alternative Methods

Deep Fry

You can also deep fry the Chicken for 1 - 2 minutes per side.

Air Fry

Or Air Fry for 10 - 12 minutes at 180 C.

FAQS 

Why use Panko breadcrumbs rather then regular breadcrumbs?

Panko Breadcrumbs are super crispy and it menus you get a super crispy exteiro.

Why is Panko so crispy?

According to an article on Martha Stewart, Panko breadcrumbs are made using a technique that creates light jagged flakes filled with tiny air pockets made from just the whites of the bread. This also stops the crumbs from absorbing too much oil.

Can I make Panko Chicken without Egg?

Yes absolutely, just add extra Mayonnaise. I would suggest 3 tbsp more.