Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts served with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 100g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (about 100g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (45ml)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound to about ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Set up breading stations: In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, mix the freshly grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt. Place the flour in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in flour (shake off excess), then dip into the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the Parmesan-panko mixture. Press the coating onto the chicken so it sticks well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the chicken is frying, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the crispy Parmesan chicken on plates and drizzle generously with the warm garlic butter sauce.
Notes
[‘Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for even cooking and juiciness.’, ‘Use freshly grated Parmesan for best crispiness and flavor.’, ‘Control heat to medium to avoid burning the coating.’, ‘Make garlic sauce off heat to prevent burnt garlic flavor.’, ‘Leftover frying oil can be used to sauté greens like spinach or kale.’, ‘Bread chicken ahead and refrigerate for a few hours before frying for convenience.’, ‘For a lighter version, bake breaded chicken at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.’, ‘To keep coating from falling off, press coating firmly and avoid moving chicken too much while frying.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 45
Keywords: crispy Parmesan chicken, garlic sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, chicken recipe, Parmesan crust, garlic butter sauce