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Egyptian Chicken Panne (Breaded Fried Chicken Breasts)

Recipe #201246 | 1¼ hours | 1 hour prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: cooking in cairo...

This is the perfect chicken dish for any occasion. Super easy and prep time includes marinating. As far as breading, many people make this by first dipping in flour, then in egg, then into bread crumbs, which does give a nice thick crust, but my recipe omits the egg and flour, using just bread crumbs, and they come out super crunchy and just as delicious! A friend of mine here in Cairo also omits the onion and marinates in garlic instead, I like the onion, but you could try garlic too. These go well with any pasta dish or rice. They make excellent leftovers for a delicious sandwich with tomato and mayo, that is if you have any left over! Enjoy!

Posted on: Dec 20, 2006

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • small onion (grated into liquid)
  • salt & pepper
  • cup fine breadcrumb (you may use more or less)
  • oil (for frying)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Take and slice your chicken breasts into thinner slices. (Using a sharp knife, and holding one hand on top of breast, slice across horizontaly giving you a thinner sliced breast. So one breast should yield about 3 thinner pieces or so.).
    2. 2
      Put slices into glass mixing bowl or dish.
    3. 3
      Squeeze the juice of lemon onto chicken slices.
    4. 4
      Add the onion liquid (you can achieve liquid by blending onion in a blender or food processor).
    5. 5
      Add salt & pepper and cover with plastic wrap, put in refrigerator for at least an hour.
    6. 6
      When ready to fry, take a slice and dip into bowl filled with bread crumbs. Do this until all chicken is breaded, setting each slice on a plate. (I sometimes bread ahead of time, putting breaded slices into refrigerator until ready to fry, seems the coating stays alittle better this way.).
    7. 7
      Add oil in a large frying pan, not too much, just enough to cover bottom of each slice.
    8. 8
      Fry until golden brown on each side.

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    From: WW Girl

    On Apr 21, 2008

    I was worried the onion would overpower the chicken, but it did not. I could taste the lemon and the onion beautifully. It was great!

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  • From: Grace-AK

    On Jan 31, 2008

    My family loved this! I had to make changes: I only had garlic and italian seasoned breadcrumbs. I dipped in breadcrumbs and then eggs. Was so easy and so delish! I'll definately make this again and again! I served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.

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  • From: Chef #344321

    On Apr 27, 2007

    I should have commented a while ago on this recipe. This is THE BEST tasting Chicken I have EVER had. The pieces are moist, flavorful, and tender while the outside is wonderfully crispy! I make this just as the recipe says, no substitutions. My family has some really picky eaters, and even one who HATES onions. Let me say, there are no leftovers! Do not hesitate to try this recipe, you will not be disappointed by the results! Thank You for this wonderful recipe!

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  • From: Sirpezy

    On Oct 9, 2007

    I had to try this recipe even though I really dislike handling raw meat. But I'm very glad I tried it, it was delicious! I went ahead & did the flour, egg & breadcrumbs. The only thing I would try to do next time is slice the meat even thinner. When both sides were perfectly golden the chicken wasn't done, probably I cooked it too high. But nonetheless they were great, I luuuved the onion flavor. Thanks for sharing!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (116g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 164
    Calories from Fat 17 (10%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 1.9g 2%
    Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 45mg 15%
    Sodium 183mg 7%
    Potassium 262mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 14.8g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
    Sugars 1.8g
    Protein 20.7g 41%
    Vitamin A 18mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.5mg 23%
    Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 6%
    Vitamin C 5mg 8%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 44mg 4%
    Iron 1mg 8%

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