Easy Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast

Step 1

If the chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, either pound them to a 1-inch thickness or slice them into 2 thin layers.

Step 2

Crack the eggs in a bowl and whisk with a fork.

Step 3

Put the bread crumbs on a large plate.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Dip each chicken breast in eggs first on both sides, then dip in breadcrumbs on both sides, pressing into the bread crumbs so they stick better.

Step 6

Put breaded chicken breasts on a frying pan, making sure they are not touching. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/3 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.

Step 7

Cook for 4 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken with a spatula. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.

Step 8

Cook the chicken for another 4 minutes, or until cooked through (uniformly white in the middle).