Description
Indulge in this crispy fried chicken breast recipe that promises to be the star of any meal. Each bite features a crunchy panko coating encasing tender chicken, perfectly complemented by fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right at home. This versatile recipe is not just delicious; it also looks stunning on the plate, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and juicy flavor that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken breasts
- 1 pint buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 4 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
- Olive oil and butter for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine flour and panko in another bowl. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss arugula with dressing before serving.
- Plate the fried chicken topped with dressed arugula and shaved parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg