Last Updated on October 24, 2026 by Mr. B
We eat a lot of chicken around here, but this Easy Crispy Panko Fried Chicken Recipe is our absolute favorite! We love it grilled, baked, or fried, but there is nothing quite like eating good, crunchy chicken with a hint of spice. Combining Panko bread crumbs with a traditional southern-style frying method makes for a light and delicious breading. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this, but you can easily use this method for wings or legs, too!
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The Panko breading creates a thick, crunchy crust that perfectly locks in the juices of the chicken breast.
Traditional Southern fried chicken combines chicken and flour as the final breading. By adding the Panko Breadcrumbs we add an additional layer of texture and crunch. I also added some Frank’s Red Hot Sauce to my egg mixture. My family doesn’t like a lot of spice, but add more hot sauce if you like things spicy and want to add some heat to your meat. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
This recipe makes plenty of perfectly crunchy chicken to feed the whole family!
Want more chicken recipes? Try these:
Chicken, Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe
Crockpot BBQ Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Crockpot BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe
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Fried Chicken Breast Recipe With Panko Bread Crumbs
Easy Crispy Panko Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Add Frank's Red Hot Sauce to eggs and salt and pepper to taste, mix to combine
- Add salt & pepper to taste into flour and Panko
- Dredge chicken filets in egg wash first, then flour and finally in the Panko breadcrumbs. Press the chicken into the breadcrumbs to thoroughly coat.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high
- Add two breast fillets at a time and cook 2.5 - 3 minutes per side
These were awesome!