Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 cups water (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 eggs (whisked)
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • cooking spray

Instruction

  • Add 2 cups of water and 2 tbsp of Kosher salt to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and slice them into 1/2 inch pieces. Place the chicken pieces into the salt water and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Once the 30 minutes are up, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Discard the salt water and pat dry the chicken with a paper towel. Season the chicken with granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Season the panko bread crumbs with paprika, salt, and chili powder. Dip the chicken in the eggs and then coat it with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Place the chicken on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees f.