Panko Fried Chicken

Name: Panko Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs, with skin; Kosher or sea salt, to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 large eggs; 2 cups panko; Vegetable oil, for frying

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs, with skin
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
2 large eggs
2 cups panko
Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1

Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
2

Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3

In a large bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
4

In another large bowl, add the panko and set aside.
5

Coat the chicken in egg and dredge in panko, shaking off any excess.
6

Set coated pieces aside and repeat with the remaining chicken.
7

Heat 1 inch of oil to 375 in a large frying pan or Dutch oven.
8

Working in small batches, gently place the chicken in the hot oil and fry on both sides until crispy and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes on each side.