Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNOLO's Kitchen & BarPanko Chicken Recipe

Panko Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Masa pancake, scallions, creamy salsa macha.

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Ingredients

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Panko Chicken

Masa Pancake

Scallions

Method

Panko Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Breading Process

    Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, whisk the eggs in another, and place panko breadcrumbs in a third. Dip each seasoned chicken breast first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Masa Pancake

  1. 4

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, water, salt, and baking powder. Stir until a smooth batter forms. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Pancakes

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of the masa batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Creamy Salsa Macha

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salsa

    Remove stems and seeds from the dried chiles. In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chiles and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 7

    Blend the Salsa

    Once cooled, blend the chiles and garlic with crema or sour cream, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Scallions

  1. 8

    Prepare Scallions

    Wash and chop the scallions into thin slices. Set aside for garnish.

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