Description
Parmesan-Crusted Lemon Chicken brings zesty comfort straight to your dinner table with its crispy, golden coating and tangy sauce. Weeknight dinners just got way more delicious with this simple yet impressive chicken dish that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
Coating and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab paper towels and thoroughly dry each chicken breast, eliminating all surface moisture.
- Blend breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish until evenly mixed.
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them until completely smooth.
- Submerge each chicken breast into whisked eggs, ensuring total coverage.
- Gently press the egg-coated chicken into breadcrumb mixture, creating a uniform coating on every surface.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for precisely 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot skillet, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature hits exactly 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- Return same skillet to medium heat and melt ¼ cup butter completely.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing 30-45 seconds until releasing aromatic notes.
- Stream in ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and ¼ cup chicken broth.
- Allow sauce to simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning.
- Reduce heat to low, letting sauce condense slightly for enhanced richness.
- Generously drizzle warm lemon butter sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Pat chicken thoroughly to ensure crispy coating and even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and food safety.
- Fresh lemon juice delivers brighter flavor than bottled varieties.
- Gently pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness for consistent cooking and better breading adherence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg