Description
Parmesan crusted chicken blends Italian flavors with crispy texture for a delightful dinner experience. Cheese-coated chicken offers a golden, crunchy exterior that will make diners crave more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning (authentic)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (fine)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 eggs (large, thoroughly beaten)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (high-quality)
Instructions
- Assemble three shallow vessels for creating a multi-layered coating station. In the initial container, thoroughly blend flour with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Position beaten eggs in the second container and mix Parmesan cheese with Panko breadcrumbs in the third container, ensuring comprehensive integration of ingredients.
- Carefully dredge each chicken breast first in seasoned flour, completely covering the surface with a thin, even layer.
- Transfer flour-coated chicken into beaten eggs, allowing excess liquid to gracefully cascade off the protein.
- Gently press chicken into Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, ensuring comprehensive and consistent coverage on all exterior surfaces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean serving platter, allowing minimal resting time before presenting the crispy, savory dish.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness by gently pounding breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent, quick cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better adhesion to chicken coating.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to help breading stick more effectively and create crispier exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding skillet to maintain consistent oil temperature and achieve perfect golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg