Ingredient

Lightly Breaded Chicken

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use lightly breaded chicken to add texture, flavor, and a more appealing appearance …

What it is

Lightly breaded chicken is chicken that has been coated in a thin layer of breadcrumbs or batter. This coating is typically made from flour, water, and seasonings, and is applied before the chicken is cooked. The breading is designed to be light, providing a subtle crispness and flavor without being heavy.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use lightly breaded chicken to add texture, flavor, and a more appealing appearance to products. It is commonly found in frozen meals, appetizers, and convenience foods, where it offers a quick and easy way to prepare chicken dishes. The light coating helps keep the chicken moist during cooking.

Health notes

Lightly breaded chicken itself is not a regulated food additive. The FDA does not specifically evaluate it. The health implications would depend on the overall nutritional profile of the final food product, including sodium, fat, and carbohydrate content from the breading and any accompanying sauces or sides. Consumers should refer to the nutrition facts label for detailed information. There are no widespread health controversies specifically associated with lightly breaded chicken as a preparation method.

Allergen info

Chicken is not one of the nine major allergens. However, the breading often contains wheat, which is a major allergen and contains gluten. Egg may also be used as a binder in the breading, which is another major allergen.

Products containing Lightly Breaded Chicken

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Kahiki Foods, Inc. General Tso's Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 67% DV per serving 125kcal 6.4Protein 4.2Fat 17.0Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. General Tso's Chicken Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Steamed White Rice, Broccoli, And Carrots In A Zesty Asian-Style Sauce + Chicken Egg Roll, General Tso's Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 156kcal 5.6Protein 3.5Fat 25.6Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Chicken Pad Thai Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Rice Noodles, Matchstick Carrots, Red Pepper And Green Onions In A Thai-Style Sauce + Vegetable Egg Roll, Chicken Pad Thai Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 163kcal 5.5Protein 4.5Fat 24.7Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Sesame Ginger Chicken Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Steamed White Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, And Edamame In A Sesame Ginger Sauce + Vegetable Egg Roll, Sesame Ginger Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 150kcal 5.3Protein 3.8Fat 23.8Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 51% DV per serving 116kcal 7.7Protein 3.5Fat 14.5Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Broccoli, Pineapple, Water Chestnuts And Red Bell Pepper In A Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 58% DV per serving 119kcal 6.1Protein 2.9Fat 18.3Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Water Chestnuts, And Red Peppers In An Orange Yuzu Sauce, Orange Yuzu Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees 120kcal 5.7Protein 3.4Fat 17.1Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Mandarin Orange Chicken Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Steamed White Rice, Carrots, Red Pepper, And Broccoli In A Mandarin Orange Sauce + Toasted Sesame Chicken Spring Roll Chicken, Red Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Carrots In A Thin, Crispy Wrapper With Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 49% DV per serving 153kcal 6.8Protein 4.7Fat 21.2Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Lightly Breaded White Meat Chicken With Steamed White Rice, Broccoli, Pineapple, Water Chestnuts And Red Bell Pepper In A Sweet Teriyaki Sauce + 1-Toasted Sesame Chicken Yum Yum Stix Chicken, Red Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Carrots In Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 129kcal 5Protein 3.2Fat 20.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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