Description
Savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings together classic Italian flavors for a delightful dinner experience. Crispy chicken breasts coated in garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese promise a memorable meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless, skinless
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 23 tbsps (340 ml) olive oil (for pan-frying) or cooking spray (for baking)
- parsley, fresh, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, additional, grated
Instructions
- Preparation: Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Coating Setup: Create three seasoned stations – flour for initial dusting, whisked eggs for moisture, and a vibrant mixture combining Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Breading Technique: Dredge chicken first in flour, shaking off excess, then completely immerse in egg wash before pressing firmly into Parmesan-herb mixture, creating a robust, crispy coating.
- Skillet Method: Heat olive oil in a spacious pan over medium temperature, carefully positioning chicken to develop a golden, caramelized exterior while maintaining inner juiciness.
- Cooking Process: Sauté chicken 4-5 minutes per side, watching carefully to achieve perfect browning and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Oven Alternative: If preferred, arrange breaded chicken on parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly spray with cooking oil, and roast at 400°F, rotating midway for even browning.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to serving plate, garnish with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan sprinkle, then pair with complementary sides like pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Tenderize with Care: Gently pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking and juicy results, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Breading Station Strategy: Create a streamlined three-step coating process, keeping ingredients cold and separation between stations to maintain crisp breading texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing food safety without overcooking.
- Crispiness Maintenance: Allow excess breading mixture to adhere firmly, and use medium heat to develop golden crust without burning coating or drying meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg