Best Fried Chicken Breast Recipe
This viral TikTok fried chicken breast recipe delivers crispy, golden perfection with a cheesy, buttery crust and juicy center — all without deep frying.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wire Rack
- Mixing Bowls
- Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets and pounded evenly
- garlic cloves minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- all-purpose flour for dredging
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- eggs whisked
- Parmesan cheese grated
- parsley chopped, optional
- cooking oil with high smoke point (canola, peanut, sunflower)
- butter
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into cutlets and pound to even thickness under parchment using a mallet or rolling pin.
- Season cutlets with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs with Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then back into flour. Set aside on a floured tray.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 5 minutes per side until golden and 165°F inside.
- Transfer to a wire rack over a baking sheet. Avoid paper towels to keep the crust crisp. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm. Optional: sprinkle with extra Parmesan or parsley while hot.
Notes
Always use a wire rack, not paper towels, for draining to keep the chicken crispy. For extra cheesy crust, double the Parmesan in the egg mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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