Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from skillet and let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, finish the chicken in a 400°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
