Quick Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts

Name: Quick Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half)
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chile paste (such as sambal oelek); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 ½ cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

11 Ratings
10 Reviews

This fast, no-fuss pan-fried chicken is perfect for the hurried home-cook.

By Julianna Grimes

Recipe by Cooking Light September 2010

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

total:

43 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Directions

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.

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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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

403 calories; fat 18g; saturated fat 1.9g; mono fat 11.2g; poly fat 3.7g; protein 42.2g; carbohydrates 14.6g; fiber 0.7g; cholesterol 102mg; iron 1.4mg; sodium 498mg; calcium 21mg.

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gkd1029

05/09/2016

I had to use more oil than called for so I don't know how "light" this was. The chicken was juicy and it had good flavor and a nice crunch to the breading. My chicken was a little on the thick side so I finished it up in the oven after browning on the stove top.

itsgigi

02/11/2013

Quick, easy and unbelievably tasty. Got the thumbs up from two very picky guys!!!

SaraStone

04/26/2012

Amazing! I will definitely make this again!

nicccolettte

10/06/2011

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

06/20/2011

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

06/15/2011

Yummy!! A healthy fried chicken!

MeganCalPoly

09/24/2010

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

09/11/2010

Absolutely outstanding recipe. Quick and very moist.

Angelica

09/01/2010

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.

ninasommer

08/28/2010

Absolutely delicious and oh, so easy. Got the husband's 'Keeper Award'.

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