Need a twenty minute meal on a busy weeknight? Panko Chicken with Grapefruit Honey Sauce is the answer. Sounds fancy, right? Your family will think this is special occasion, but it's easy peasy lemon squeezy! You can whip this up in no time, have an awesome dinner and still be at the soccer field on time.
This Panko chicken with grapefruit honey sauce recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, Mark Bittman's "Kitchen Express". This book is sectioned off by seasons, and that's just one of the things I like about it. The best part? 20 minute meals. 🙂
The sweetness of the honey, acidity of the grapefruit, and crunch of the panko is what really sets this apart.
Panko bread crumbs (these are the ones I buy) are Japanese bread crumbs and they are more course in texture than regular breadcrumbs. You should be able to find them by the regular bread crumbs at your local grocery store.
More quick meals:
- Kielbasa skillet with apples and onions
- Citrus Chicken Soup
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sausage and Kale Soup
📋 Recipe
Panko Chicken with Grapefruit-Honey Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tbs butter
- ½ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1-2 grapefruits
- 1 Tbs honey
- Fresh grapefruit slices for garnishing
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thick.
- Season the panko bread crumbs with salt and pepper.
- Set up an assembly line with the chicken, beaten eggs, panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge the chicken in the eggs first, and then the bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked throughout.
- Wipe the pan clean and add butter and minced garlic just until the garlic is softened.
- Add grapefruit juice and honey.
- Reduce, by simmering, until syrupy.
- Serve chicken with sauce drizzled on top and garnished with grapefruit slices.
Nutrition
Chellie Schmitz
Thanks Nikki!
Nikki
I love how fresh and bright the citrus and honey makes the dish! Delicious!
Chellie Schmitz
Ha! That's my language too. We all need a quick meal in our back pocket.
Lynn Spencer
This recipe just really speaks to me! Will look 'fancy' but love that it can be made so quickly. And most importantly, I know my crew will love it.
Thanks!
chellie
Thanks for your sweet words (and sharing) Debra!!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
I love your flavor combination, can't wait to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing with us at #FoodieFriDIY - stopped by to do some sharing!!
chellie
Hi Becky! You would like it. The best part? It comes together so quickly. 🙂
Becky
I wish that I would have had this for dinner tonight! I love the idea of the grapefruit - nice combination.
chellie
So glad you're here Laurie!! 🙂
Laurie
Stopping by From The Archives Linkup! This looks delicious! I'm always looking for new chicken recipes try! Thank you for sharing. Pinning.
Amy
YUM-O Anna ate a whole one, my niece had some, and Dave and I finished off the pan. All agreed the sauce was super good. Thanks for the meal!
Amy