How to Bake With Panko Bread Crumbs
If you're trying to cut down on the fat in your diet, you may be saddened at the thought of giving up crispy fried chicken and fish. With the clever addition of panko bread crumbs, you don't have to give up any of the crispy crunch of fried foods. You'll simply be giving up the extra oil in which the regular coating is crisped. Panko is crispy, Japanese-style bread crumbs that absorb less oil than conventional crumbs, so a panko coating stays crunchier while being lower in fat. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fish or chicken pieces
- Bowls
- Flour
- Egg or egg substitute
- Panko
- Baking dish
- Oven
Instructions
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Dip pieces of fish or chicken strips into flour. Hold each piece above the bowl and shake it to remove any excess flour.
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Dip the floured pieces into beaten egg or egg substitute. Immediately place each egg-covered piece into a bowl of panko bread crumbs. Roll the contents around in the bowl to make sure the pieces are completely covered on all sides. Place each panko-coated piece onto a baking dish.
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When the oven is hot, place the baking dish with the panko-coated pieces onto the middle rack to get heat all around it. Cook the fish or chicken pieces for 20 minutes. Check to make sure the fish flakes and the chicken is cooked all the way through, then remove the pan from the oven and serve.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with other faux fried foods like coconut shrimp, french toast or chicken nuggets for the kids.
