Description
Longhorn Steakhouse parmesan chicken delivers a crispy, golden-crusted delight with rich Italian flavors. Cheese-coated chicken breasts paired with savory seasonings promise a restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheeses and Breading:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a hot and ready cooking environment.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by sprinkling salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika evenly across each chicken breast.
- Craft a crispy coating mixture by thoroughly blending Parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Develop a creamy binding layer by whisking mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together in a separate container.
- Transform each chicken breast by generously brushing with the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully press each mayo-coated chicken breast into the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, creating a thick, even crust that adheres completely.
- Position the crusted chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet, arranging pieces with slight separation to promote even browning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F and develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness by gently pounding them to create an even surface for consistent cooking.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream to reduce calories while maintaining moisture.
- Create a gluten-free option by using almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers instead of panko breadcrumbs.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the cheese and breadcrumb mixture for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg