Breaded Chicken

Breaded chicken is chicken meat that has been coated in breadcrumbs or batter before cooking. The chicken is typically raw or partially cooked before breading, and the breading can be made from various types of bread, flour, and seasonings. It is often fried, baked, or air-fried.

Manufacturers use breading to add flavor, texture, and crispiness to chicken. It can also help to keep the chicken moist during cooking. Breaded chicken is commonly found in frozen dinners, appetizers, and as a main component in dishes like chicken parmesan.

Breaded chicken is a food product, not a single ingredient, and its nutritional profile depends on the chicken, breading, and cooking method. The FDA regulates food products to ensure safety. Health impacts are generally related to the overall nutritional content, such as fat, sodium, and carbohydrate levels, rather than the breaded chicken itself. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual food ingredients used in breading and chicken preparation.