Mediterranean Golden Fried Chicken Breast Recipe (20 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) by Elisa Schmitz

Here at 30Seconds, we're big fans of easy weeknight dinners. And, we believe that quick meals are made simpler with easy, delicious chicken recipes. To that end, I've got a great chicken breast recipe for you!

With two chicken breasts sitting in my refrigerator and not a lot of time to make dinner, I decided to make this crispy Mediterranean fried chicken breast recipe. This nutritious chicken recipe has just seven ingredients and is ready in only about 20 minutes. Low in sugar, fat and calories, and high in protein, this pan-fried chicken recipe fits into a healthy Mediterranean Diet and is absolutely delicious. At 30Seconds, we call that a winner winner chicken dinner! (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

Here's what you need in order to make these simple pan-fried chicken breasts: chicken breast, olive oil, panko breadcrumbs, oregano, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder. You blend the spices with the panko, coat the chicken in the mixture then pan-fry them until they're golden brown and crispy. So easy!

Serve this high-protein, budget-friendly recipe for dinner with your favorite side dishes. I served it over my creamy broccoli and tomato pasta and it was a dinner grand slam!

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Here's how to make it:

1. On a plate, combine the panko, garlic powder, paprika and turmeric.
   
2. Roll each chicken breast in the mixture until it is well coated with the breadcrumbs and seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. (If you'd like a little heat, feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes. Use gluten-free panko if you want this recipe to be gluten-free.)
   
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Place the chicken breasts in the oil in the skillet.
   
4. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 7 to 9 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F on a food thermometer. Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator.
   

Recipe cooking times, nutritional information and servings are approximate and provided for your convenience. However, 30Seconds is not responsible for the outcome of any recipe, nor may you have the same results because of variations in ingredients, temperatures, altitude, errors, omissions or cooking/baking abilities. Any nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and it is up to the individual to ascertain accuracy. To ensure image quality, we may occasionally use stock photography.

Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily. Food, fun, health, happiness.