Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a crispy, golden dish that delivers bold flavor with a tender, juicy interior. Each chicken cutlet is coated in a savory blend of grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until perfectly crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin cutlets. Place them between plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness if needed. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- Dredge each cutlet first in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a full, even coating.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
- This recipe is simple yet elegant, ideal for a weeknight dinner or a family meal. <liFeel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg