Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken brings together crispy, golden-brown goodness that makes dinner feel like a special occasion. Tender chicken breasts coated in a perfectly seasoned parmesan crust create a delightful meal that comes together in just minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Supporting Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Wet and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cut 2 large boneless chicken breasts horizontally, creating 4 thin cutlets. Gently pound each piece to ensure uniform thickness if needed.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across both surfaces of each chicken cutlet.
- Arrange three shallow dishes: one with ½ cup flour, another with 2 eggs whisked with 1 tablespoon milk, and the third with ¾ cup breadcrumbs mixed with ½ cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, coating completely and shaking off excess.
- Dip floured chicken into egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Transfer chicken to breadcrumb blend, pressing mixture firmly onto each piece to create a consistent, thick coating.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
- Carefully place breaded cutlets into hot skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for additional 4-5 minutes, confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Transfer to serving plate, optionally garnishing with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use thin-sliced chicken breasts to ensure quick, even cooking without drying out the meat.
- Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto chicken to create a thick, crispy coating that stays put during frying.
- Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg