Description
Crispy parmesan crusted chicken delivers a golden-brown delight packed with robust flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a simple yet elegant meal that brings restaurant-quality dining directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Cooking:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Gently tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking.
- Create a savory coating by thoroughly blending grated Parmesan cheese with crisp breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk eggs in a separate container until smooth and well-combined.
- Immerse each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully transfer egg-coated chicken into Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Carefully place coated chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate, allowing brief resting time to seal in juices.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts ensures even cooking and tender meat that doesn’t dry out quickly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better coating adhesion compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Gluten-free option works perfectly by substituting regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Lower the cooking heat slightly if chicken browns too quickly to prevent burning while maintaining a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg