🔥 Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Crispy, Juicy, and Easy to Make! 🍗
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust. It's packed with flavor, crunch, and cheesy goodness—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. Serve it with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables for a delicious, satisfying dish!
Equipment
- ✔ Mixing bowls (for coating ingredients)
- ✔ Meat mallet (for pounding chicken to even thickness)
- ✔ Whisk (for egg mixture)
- ✔ Large skillet (for frying)
- ✔ Tongs (for flipping the chicken)
- ✔ Baking sheet (if finishing in the oven)
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half for thinner pieces)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika optional, for extra flavor
- For the Coating:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk or water
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- For Cooking:
- 3 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
- 1 tbsp butter for extra flavor
- For Garnishing & Serving:
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for squeezing on top
- Marinara sauce or honey mustard optional, for dipping
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Slice each chicken breast in half to create four thinner pieces.
- Pound the chicken with a meat mallet until even in thickness (about ½ inch thick).
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station
- In one bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- In a second bowl, place flour for dredging.
- In a third bowl, mix grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- Step 3: Bread the Chicken
- Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip in egg mixture, coating completely.
- Press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even, thick coating.
- Step 4: Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- If the chicken isn't fully cooked, transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
✔ For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
✔ Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and prevents dryness.
✔ For a healthier version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway.
✔ Add Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
✔ Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and prevents dryness.
✔ For a healthier version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway.
✔ Add Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.