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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

This easy parmesan crusted chicken takes regular breaded chicken to a whole new level! Freshly grated parmesan mixes with Italian panko breadcrumbs and coats juicy chicken breasts for a deliciously crispy and cheesy main dish.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 16 minutes
Total 26 minutes
Fat 13
Carbs 12
Protein 25
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (~4 breasts)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup Italian panko bread crumbs
  • 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese ~⅓ cup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1 large lemon 8 wedges

Instructions

  • Place the chicken on a cutting board and half them lengthwise. Using a meat tenderizer, pound until the chicken flattens out and is roughly the same thickness all around, about ¼ inch thick. Set aside.
    two chicken breasts on a cutting board.
  • To make the breading, place ¼ cup of flour on one plate and set aside. On a different plate, add the remaining flour, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Using a fork, mix and set them aside.
  • Add 3 eggs to a bowl or plate with high sides and whisk to combine. Set aside.
    four bowls of ingredients for chicken fried rice.
  • To prepare the chicken, dredge each breast in flour. Using a fork or tongs, place the chicken into the eggs, making sure that the egg sticks to all sides. Then, firmly press each piece into the panko breading. Lay the chicken on a cutting board to set aside. Continue this process until all the chicken is coated.
    two pieces of breaded chicken in a frying pan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. When the oil has become fragrant, add 3-4 chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Or until fully cooked. Continue this process until all chicken has been cooked.
    fried chicken in a frying pan.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
    a person holding a fork to a plate of fried chicken.

Tips & Notes

  • Serve with pasta, on a bun, or by itself.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g