Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and Panko breadcrumb crust, delivering a flavorful and satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken cutlets
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 2 large eggs whisked
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 portions lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, then season with salt and Italian seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake the chicken in the oven instead of pan-frying.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg