Crispy Butter Chicken (Print Format)

Chicken breasts dipped in brown butter, breaded with panko and herbs, then pan-fried to a golden crisp finish.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound unsalted butter
02 - 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
03 - 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning mix
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 2 eggs, beaten
06 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Melt 1 pound of unsalted butter in a 3–4 quart straight-sided pan over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until it foams and turns golden brown, stirring occasionally. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
02 - In a shallow bowl, combine Italian seasoning mix with panko breadcrumbs. In another dish, season all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper. Beat eggs in a separate shallow dish. Coat each chicken breast in the flour, dip into the eggs, then coat with the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
03 - Add breaded chicken breasts to the foaming golden butter. Cook each side for 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C). For thicker chicken breasts, the total cook time will be approximately 12 minutes.
04 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a wire rack placed over paper towels. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.