Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken brings restaurant-quality comfort right to your kitchen table with crispy, cheesy perfection that makes your family dinner feel special. Recreate this classic dish easily at home and watch everyone dig in with excitement.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
Breading & Cheese:
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Create three separate shallow bowls for the coating process: fill one with ½ cup flour, another with 2 eggs and ¼ cup milk whisked together, and the third with 1 cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Take your chicken breasts and thoroughly dry them with paper towels to ensure a crispy coating.
- Carefully dunk each chicken breast first into the flour, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off excess.
- Immediately transfer the floured chicken into the egg mixture, coating every surface evenly.
- Roll the egg-washed chicken in the seasoned bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere firmly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Mix the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly across the top of each chicken breast.
- Slide the baking dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken breasts completely dry before breading to ensure a super crispy coating that sticks perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, as overcooking can make the chicken tough and dry.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use a gluten-free seasoning blend.
- Fresh Parmesan makes a huge difference in flavor, so grate your own cheese if possible for the richest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg