Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a flavorful and crispy Italian-American main course featuring tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust. This easy pan-fried recipe delivers a satisfying combination of cheesy, savory, and crunchy textures, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
To Serve (Optional)
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Coatings: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl, and combine the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl. These will be used to dredge the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Take each chicken breast and first dredge it thoroughly in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally press it firmly into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on both sides. Ensure the crust sticks well to the chicken.
- Heat Pan and Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and bubbling. Add the coated chicken breasts carefully to the pan, cooking them for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Rest and Garnish: Once cooked, transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired for an extra brightness and flavor boost.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, bake the coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes on a wire rack-lined baking sheet until golden and cooked through.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, a fresh green salad, or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and seasoned breadcrumbs with gluten-free versions.
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
