Crispy Chicken & Dipping Sauce
This recipe delivers deliciously crispy pan-fried chicken, perfectly golden brown and juicy on the inside, complemented by a vibrant and versatile dipping sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
- 2 pc boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken breasts very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes. In the first, place the flour. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
- Breading Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten egg, ensuring full coverage. Finally, coat thoroughly in Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Pan-Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place chicken cutlets in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked.
- Rest Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep crispy.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients (soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha if using) in a small bowl and stir well.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken hot with the prepared dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure chicken is patted very dry before breading. You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless thighs or even firm tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different herbs like cilantro or chives in your dipping sauce for varied flavor profiles.