Crispy Dijon Panko Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Crispy Dijon Panko Chicken recipe, featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful Dijon mustard and garlic mixture, and a crunchy golden panko crust. This recipe, adapted from Sunset, is both quick and easy, requiring only 30 minutes of your time. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, the dish is complemented by a unique Dijon sauce with a hint of sesame and soy, making it a sure hit for both young and old.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/4 cup (melted)
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (for coating)
garlic
2 cloves (peeled and minced)
panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (Japanese-style)
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (grated)
parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons (minced)
chicken breast halves
8 pieces (boneless, skinless)
mayonnaise
1/2 cup (for sauce)
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (for sauce)
sesame oil
1/2-1 tablespoon (to taste)
soy sauce
1 teaspoon (for sauce)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Prepare a 10-by-15-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and minced parsley.
4
Take each chicken breast half, and if necessary, pound to an even thickness. Dip each piece into the butter-mustard mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
5
Next, press only the rounded side of the chicken breast into the panko mixture, making sure the crumbs adhere well.
6
Place the coated chicken breasts crumb-side-up in the prepared baking pan.
7
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the panko is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through to the center. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
8
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Dijon sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
9
Serve the chicken hot, with the Dijon sesame sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crispy Dijon Panko Chicken?
It is a quick and easy dish featuring chicken breasts coated in a garlic-Dijon mixture and crunchy panko, then baked and served with a sesame-soy-Dijon sauce.
How long does it take to prepare and cook this recipe?
This recipe requires approximately 30 minutes in total to prepare and cook.
What oven temperature is required for the chicken?
The oven should be preheated to 500°F (260°C) for baking the chicken.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What type of chicken should be used?
You should use 8 pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves.
What ingredients are needed for the chicken coating?
The coating is made from melted butter, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
What is in the panko breadcrumb mixture?
The breadcrumb mixture includes Japanese-style panko, grated parmesan cheese, and minced parsley.
How do I prepare the chicken breasts before coating?
If necessary, pound the chicken breast halves to an even thickness before dipping them into the coating.
Do I coat both sides of the chicken with breadcrumbs?
No, you should only press the rounded side of the chicken breast into the panko mixture.
How should the chicken be placed in the baking pan?
Place the coated chicken breasts crumb-side-up in a baking pan prepared with non-stick spray.
How long should the chicken bake?
Bake the chicken for approximately 15 minutes, or until the panko is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
What ingredients are in the Dijon sesame sauce?
The sauce consists of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
How much sesame oil should be used in the sauce?
You can use between 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, depending on your taste preference.
Is the chicken skinless?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for skinless chicken breast halves.
Can I use regular breadcrumbs instead of panko?
The recipe calls for panko for a specific crunch, but regular breadcrumbs could be used as a substitute, though the texture will be different.
What size baking pan is recommended?
A 10-by-15-inch baking pan is recommended for this recipe.
How do I serve the Dijon sesame sauce?
You can serve the sauce hot on the side or drizzle it directly over the chicken.
How much butter is needed?
You will need 1/4 cup of melted butter.
Is fresh garlic required?
The recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced.
What type of cheese is used in the panko crust?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese.
How much Dijon mustard is used in total?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup total: 1/4 cup for the coating and 1/4 cup for the sauce.
Is the chicken boneless?
Yes, the recipe specifies using boneless chicken breast halves.
Is there soy sauce in the sauce?
Yes, one teaspoon of soy sauce is used to flavor the dipping sauce.
How much parsley is needed for the breading?
You will need 1 1/2 tablespoons of minced parsley.
What is the preparation for the butter?
The butter should be melted before being whisked with the mustard and garlic.
What is the category of this dish?
This dish is categorized under Chicken.
Is this recipe good for kids?
Yes, the description mentions it is a sure hit for both young and old.
Is this recipe easy for a weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is described as an elevated weeknight dinner that is both quick and easy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 unique ingredients in this recipe.
What source was this recipe adapted from?
This recipe was adapted from Sunset.