Get the Recipe: Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
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This homemade Parmesan Crusted Chicken is even better than restaurants! It is made with juicy chicken breast coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and baked to perfection. This elegant and easy to make main course is perfect for any special occasion.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour gluten free or regular
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs gluten free or regular
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- olive oil for frying
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce (Optional):
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with plastic wrap. Pound them to an even thickness (about ½ inch) using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In three separate shallow dishes, set up a breading station. Place the flour in one dish, whisk the eggs in another dish, and combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian seasoning in the third dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they adhere.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken.
- Place the cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Then, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the cooked parmesan crusted chicken.
- Finally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- I am gluten free, so I use gluten free flour and gluten free Panko breadcrumbs. Feel free to use regular if you are not gluten free.
- Pound the chicken out to an even thickness.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minute before slicing into.
- Stor leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
206mg
(69%)
Sodium
998mg
(42%)
Potassium
666mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
736IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 736IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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