Description
Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken brings classic steakhouse flavors to home kitchens with its crispy, cheesy exterior. Home cooks can easily recreate this restaurant favorite and enjoy a delicious meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese (finely chopped)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 6 tbsps buttermilk ranch salad dressing
- 4 tbsps melted butter
- 2 tbsps worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Craft a silky marinade by whisking ingredients until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Place chicken in a large freezer bag, carefully pound to achieve an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat tenderizer.
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper on both surfaces.
- Immerse chicken in marinade inside a sealed bag, refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, preferably overnight for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Preheat cast iron skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, developing a rich golden crust. Reduce heat if pan becomes too aggressive. Transfer seared chicken to a clean plate and loosely tent with foil.
- Position oven rack for low broiling, setting temperature to 450°F.
- Melt Parmesan, Provolone, and Ranch dressing in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until completely combined and liquid.
- Spread melted cheese mixture generously over chicken’s surface.
- Broil for 3 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbly layer.
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs, then sprinkle evenly over cheese-covered chicken.
- Broil an additional minute, watching carefully to prevent burning, until breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
Notes
- Marinating chicken overnight intensifies the flavor profile, allowing ingredients to deeply penetrate the meat for maximum taste sensation.
- Pounding chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections while creating a uniform texture.
- Using cast iron skillet guarantees superior heat distribution and creates an unbeatable golden-brown sear that locks in juiciness.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to maintain crispy texture without wheat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 599 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 618 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg