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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Our perfect parmesan-crusted chicken has a double coating for extra crispiness, layers of flavor, and the thin cutlets guarantee juicy, tender results every time!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 pieces
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Trim unwanted fat from the chicken. Cut each chicken breast horizontally to make two thin cutlets. Lay each cutlet on a countertop, sandwiched between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound each cutlet until it's between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour flour into a shallow dish. In a different dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third dish, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep, large skillet until it's about 1-2 inches deep. Heat the oil to a temperature between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the oil heats, coat the chicken in flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, followed by the panko mixture. Ensure that all parts of the chicken are evenly coated.
- Place the breaded chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the outside is browned and crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a lemon wedge.
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Notes
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken pieces in the basket of the preheated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces, spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 8 more minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spritz the chicken with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.