Baked Panko Crusted Chicken with Honey Drizzle

Panko Crusted Chicken served with salad on a plate

4.85 from 13 votes

Baked Panko Crusted Chicken with Honey Drizzle

A family favorite, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious! Savory chicken is baked topped with a smokey flavorful panko coating until it is tender and juicy on the inside and perfectly crisp and flavor filled on the outside.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings: servings

Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken

2 lbs chicken breast cutlets (about 6 thin chicken breast pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp mayonnaise

For the panko topping

3/4 cup panko bread crumbs unseasoned
1 tbsp butter melted
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder

For the Honey Drizzle

2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the panko mixture by combining the panko with the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Pour the butter over the seasoned crumbs and mix until combined. Set aside.
Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Then lay them flat on a large baking sheet and spread a very thin coat of mayonnaise over the top of each chicken breast.
Turn each chicken breast mayo side down into the crumb mixture to coat the top, then return it to the baking sheet. Spoon any remaining crumbs over the top of each chicken breast and pat to secure to the chicken.
Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through to an internal temp of 165˚F. The time w vary based on the thickness of your chicken.
While the chicken cooks mix the honey with the red pepper flakes. Drizzle the honey over the chicken right before serving. Enjoy!

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