How to Bread Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Rest
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
601 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Bread Chicken
Description
This recipe details preparing chicken pieces by gently pounding them to an even thickness, seasoning with salt, and then dredging in flour, followed by egg wash, and finally breadcrumbs. Pressing the breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken ensures they cling well during cooking.
Allowing the breaded chicken to rest uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes helps the coating absorb moisture from the chicken surface, improving adhesion and cooking results. After this resting period, the chicken can be cooked by your preferred method, including baking, frying, or air frying, resulting in a crisp outer crust.
This method provides a foundational technique for breaded chicken used in various dishes. It allows flexibility in seasoning and final cooking style depending on personal preference.
Chicken can be breaded up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, making it convenient for meal prep or plans requiring early preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast or thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg beaten
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Using a meat mallet, gently pound out the chicken so that it is even, season with salt.
- Place flour and remaining salt in a bowl, place eggs in a bowl, place breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour until well coated, shake off excess flour, then place the chicken in the eggs. Lift the chicken out and let the excess egg drip off, place in the breadcrumbs.
- Cover the chicken in the breadcrumbs and press firmly to help the breadcrumbs adhere.
- Lay the chicken out for 15-20 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture. This will allow more even cooking.
- Cook the chicken following your preferred method of baking, frying or air frying.
Notes
- You can bread the chicken up to 24 hours ahead of cooking and store it in the refrigerator to save time on the day of cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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