Best Crispy Chicken Breast Fillet Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Brining Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    301 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Crispy Chicken Breast Fillet Recipe

Crispy and crunchy Oven Baked Chicken Fillets are life-changing! Chicken breast fillets are soaked in lemon garlic flavors and then coated with a golden parmesan panko crumb. No mess, no flour needed, no deep-frying! This restaurant-quality recipe is so easy to make and popular with kids and adults!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut half lengthwise and brined in saltwater, see instructions below
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, if you use regular table salt, you'll need 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • optional oil spray
  • optional chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Brine chicken fillets: Fill a large bowl with 1 quart of water and 1/4 cup of kosher salt. Stir to combine and the salt is absorbed. Add the chicken fillets and let them sit in the saltwater to brine for at least 15 minutes. (If your plan to brine for more than 30 minutes, you’ll need to store the bowl in the refrigerator. Don’t brine for more than 6 hours.)
  2. Heat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Breading: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another bowl, add breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.
  5. Remove chicken fillets from the brine and rinse with water. Then pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Add chicken fillets into the egg mixture, shake off the excess.
  7. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to coat evenly, and lightly press the coating onto the chicken. (Optional: spray with oil spray for an extra crunchy texture.)
  8. Bake the chicken: Arrange chicken fillets on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. (Optional: broil in the last 2 minutes for a golden crispy coating.)

Notes

  • Don't skip the brining process as it's the secret to the most tender chicken fillets. 
  • Remove the chicken when the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 ºF. Avoid poking the fillets too much, as this will release the juices.
  • Allow the chicken to rest and cool before serving to “lock-in” the juices. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 790mg (33%) Potassium 508mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 790mg 33%
Potassium 508mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 396IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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