Description
Sizzling Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table. Crispy breaded chicken topped with melted parmesan makes weeknight meals feel like a special restaurant experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat each chicken breast completely dry, removing excess moisture.
- Create your crispy coating by combining 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil across each chicken breast, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Roll each oiled chicken breast through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a lightly greased baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart for consistent heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that signals perfect crispness.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, adding a bright, zesty finish to your dish.
Notes
- Shake off excess breadcrumb mixture to prevent clumping and ensure a crispy, even coating on your chicken.
- Room temperature chicken breasts will cook more evenly, so let them sit out for about 15 minutes before preparing.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds to maintain the crispy texture.
- Using a meat thermometer helps guarantee perfectly cooked chicken – aim for an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg