Crispy Breaded Chicken Fillets

Crispy Breaded Chicken Fillets

🧾 Ingredients:

🍗 For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into fillets)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

🥣 Breading Station:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
• 1/2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning

🍳 For Frying:

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken
   • Slice chicken breasts into thin fillets
   • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
2. Set Up Breading Station
   • Bowl 1: flour
   • Bowl 2: beaten eggs
   • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs + Parmesan + oregano
3. Coat the Chicken
   • Dip each fillet in flour
   • Then into egg
   • Finally coat with breadcrumb mixture (press to stick well)
4. Heat Oil
   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
5. Fry Chicken
   • Fry fillets for 4–5 minutes per side
   • Cook until golden brown and crispy
6. Drain & Serve
   • Place on paper towels to remove excess oil
   • Serve hot with your favorite dip

💡 Tips:

• Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
• Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches
• Pound chicken slightly for even thickness