Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken brings restaurant-quality comfort straight to your kitchen table with crispy, golden chicken draped in melted parmesan and herbs. Recreate this classic restaurant favorite at home with simple ingredients and easy cooking techniques that guarantee a delicious meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking and Serving:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Gather three shallow bowls: mix ½ cup Parmesan, 1 cup panko, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Place ½ cup flour in another, and beat 2 eggs in the third.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Coat each piece completely in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dunk each floured chicken breast into beaten eggs, ensuring total coverage. Press chicken firmly into breadcrumb mixture, creating an even, thick coating.
- Heat ½ inch vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F. The oil should shimmer but not smoke.
- Gently place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 2 pieces at a time to maintain temperature. Fry 5-6 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. The breading should be crisp and dark amber.
- Transfer chicken to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Let rest 3-4 minutes to allow coating to set and juices to redistribute.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Bread crumb quality matters most, so use fresh panko for maximum crispiness and avoid stale breadcrumbs.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350°F to prevent burning and ensure even, golden-brown coating.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before coating to guarantee even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg