Description
Upgrade your dinner game with this Golden Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe. With a crispy breadcrumb coating and savory Parmesan flavor, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat the chicken: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden. Bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, use freshly grated Parmesan and toast the breadcrumbs slightly before coating.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
