Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table with crispy, cheesy goodness. Recreate this classic dish easily at home, impressing family and friends with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Crust Ingredients:
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl to create your marinade.
- Submerge 4 chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to infuse deep flavor.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to 400°F and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and let rest momentarily.
- Combine ½ cup Parmesan, ¼ cup Provolone, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a separate bowl.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly across each chicken breast, gently pressing to ensure complete coverage.
- Bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a perfectly crispy crust.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for several hours helps develop deeper, more complex flavors that penetrate the meat thoroughly.
- Ensure the chicken reaches exactly 165°F to guarantee food safety without drying out the meat during cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and Provolone for the best melting texture and richest flavor in the crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour to maintain the crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-21 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg