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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Quick and easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is ready in 30 minutes! A juicy chicken breast with a flavorful, crunchy Parmesan coating.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and pepper together in a pie plate.
- In another shallow bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthways to make 4 thin breasts.
- Put the butter and olive oil in a large skillet and heat on medium. Swirl the pan to coat.
- Dip the chicken in the eggs and lift it out and let extra drip off.
- Next, dip each chicken breast in the bread crumb mixture. Pat to make it stick if needed.
- Add chicken breasts to the pan, you made need to do this in batches, and fry for 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and continue frying until internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about another 4 minutes.
- Once they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, move from pan and put on a plate and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Allow chicken to cool completely and then transfer leftovers to an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- FRIDGE: Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- FREEZER: Place wrapped leftovers into a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.