Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers golden, crunchy perfection that’ll make your dinner table shine with simple, mouthwatering goodness. Crisp cheese coating and tender chicken create a delightful meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Protect your chicken breasts by sandwiching each between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: one with ½ cup flour, another with 2 whisked large eggs, and the third mixing 1 cup Parmesan, ½ cup Panko, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Roll each chicken breast through the flour, carefully removing any excess coating.
- Dunk the floured chicken into the whisked eggs, allowing extra liquid to drip away.
- Press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto both sides of the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the breaded chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes, helping the coating adhere better.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350F).
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Transfer chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to absorb extra oil.
- Optional: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley over the crispy chicken.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and a tender texture.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and crispiest coating.
- Let the breaded chicken rest before cooking to help the breading adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Adjust heat while cooking to prevent burning and achieve a golden-brown crust without overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-37 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg