Breaded Chicken

If you're tired of making the same dinners every week, you have to try these delicious, juicy breaded chicken recipe! This chicken dish is simple, full of flavor, and made with everyday ingredients. It’s an easy way to turn a basic meal into something irresistible!

Who doesn’t love simple, tender, and juicy breaded chicken? It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and completely adaptable to your taste. You can even substitute the chicken for beef, pork, or turkey using the same recipe!
I usually serve it with Carrot rice, Green peas rice, or Tomato rice, but it’s delicious with almost any side. You can also place the breaded chicken into a bun and serve it with a simple lettuce and tomato salad for a quick and satisfying meal.

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HOW TO MAKE BREADED CHICKEN

Step 1: Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for about two hours.

Step 2: Beat the eggs in a dish or bowl. In another dish, add the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken in egg mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Next, dip in the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat evenly. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken breasts.

Step 3: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the chicken breasts in the fryer. Fry them on both sides until golden brown.

Step 4: Transfer the breaded chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

Step 5: Serve the breaded chicken with carrot rice, green peas rice, or tomato rice.

RECIPE TIPS

If you have any leftovers or want to save the breaded chicken for another time, let it cool and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). You can store the breaded chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Breaded Chicken

This breaded chicken recipe is perfect for anyone who needs a quick, practical, and flavorful meal for the busiest days of the week! The chicken breasts are seasoned with a simple yet delicious blend of salt, lemon, garlic, nutmeg, and pepper—creating a burst of flavor with minimal effort!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Chicken, Main dishes, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:10 m
Total Time:2:10 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• Breadcrumbs or panko
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for about two hours.
2. Beat the eggs in a dish or bowl. In another dish, add the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken in egg mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Next, dip in the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat evenly. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken breasts.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the chicken breasts in the fryer. Fry them on both sides until golden brown.
4. Transfer the breaded chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
5. Serve the breaded chicken with carrot rice, green peas rice, or tomato rice.
Note: You can also make this breaded chicken in an air fryer; the process is exactly the same.
Breaded Chicken
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 251
Total Fat 6 g(7%)
Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
Cholesterol 156 mg(52%)
Sodium 153 mg(7%)
Total Carbohydrate 1.5 g(1%)
Protein 45 g