BEST Crispy Baked Panko Chicken Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Butterfly the chicken breasts all the way through so that you have 6 even chicken fillets. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.

Step 3

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, fine sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and melted butter.

Step 4

Evenly spread the mayonnaise over top of the chicken breasts. Turn the chicken breasts mayonnaise side down into the panko mixture. Press down on the chicken breast to help make the crumbs stick, then put chicken back onto the baking sheet panko side up.

Step 5

Bake chicken for about 8 - 12 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165 F on an instant read thermometer.