Quick Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
This fast, no-fuss pan-fried chicken is perfect for the hurried home-cook.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness (about 1/2-inch), using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, juice, and chile paste in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes. Remove chicken from bag; discard the marinade.
Step 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken evenly in panko. Add half of chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and chicken.
Chef's Notes
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RayRayCooks's Review
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itsgigi's Review
Quick, easy and unbelievably tasty. Got the thumbs up from two very picky guys!!!
SaraStone's Review
Amazing! I will definitely make this again!
nicccolettte's Review
Wow! It had great flavor and my husband loved it. Definitely a keeper. The only con is the mess of frying and that I had to add more oil. Will make again.
steponme's Review
My family liked it, I thought it was just okay if you don't mind the greasy mess of frying. I Had to add more oil and time frying than recipe stated. Served with Coastal Living's-Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts salad.
cook187's Review
Yummy!! A healthy fried chicken!
MeganCalPoly's Review
Excellent! And very easy to prepare. Chicken came out very moist and juicy. Cook time was a bit longer than called for, and I didn't have a chili paste, so I used a garlic chili sauce. Will definitely be making this again.
tejaksw's Review
Absolutely outstanding recipe. Quick and very moist.
Angelica's Review
This recipe was delicious! It tastes like a healthy version of some kind of Asian tempura dish. It has the flavor and crunch without the grease.. Loved it and will definitely make it again soon.
Very good