Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are coated in a mixture of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a bright and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of Parmesan, panko, and seasonings.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, egg, and the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry the coated chicken breasts in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Rest the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This chicken is versatile and pairs well with pasta, roasted vegetables, or salads.
- For extra crispiness, bake the coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
