Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings your weeknight dinner dreams to delicious life with crispy, cheesy perfection that comes together faster than you can say “comfort food.” Juicy chicken breasts get coated in a golden, savory mixture of garlic, herbs, and parmesan that makes your taste buds dance with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
Dry Coating:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Garnish:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a separate bowl until completely blended.
- Use paper towels to completely dry your chicken breasts, removing all surface moisture.
- Submerge each chicken breast into whisked eggs, ensuring total egg coverage.
- Press chicken into parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating every surface carefully.
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high until oil shimmers at 375°F.
- Gently place breaded chicken into hot skillet, cooking 5-6 minutes until bottom turns golden brown.
- Turn chicken and cook opposite side for 5-6 minutes, checking that internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F.
- Transfer chicken from skillet and allow 3-4 minutes resting time to seal in juices.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley across chicken surface for bright flavor and color.
- Serve chicken immediately while crisp and warm.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels to help the coating stick perfectly and create a crispy exterior.
- Use fresh grated parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and better coating adherence compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the chicken to ensure a thick, even layer that will turn beautifully golden and crisp.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and the result will be equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg