Spiced Panko Breaded Chicken Breast

This is a quick delicious recipe that elevates a sometimes bland chicken breast. The key is to season the chicken breast before cooking and allowing the spices to penetrate the meat prior to cooking.

Ingredients:

• 4 1/4 lb skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of onion powder
• 1/2 tsp of thyme
• kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 tbs of fresh parsley (Italian or curly)
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions:

• Wash the chicken and pat dry. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet  to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Combine the onion powder, garlic powder.thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
• Rub the spice mixture over the chicken, rubbing in well.
• Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• dip the chicken in the egg wash and then in the bread crumbs, coating both sides.
• Heat the canola oil over medium high heat.
• Cook the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.