Description
Parmesan crusted chicken brings Italian elegance to weeknight dinners with crispy golden coating and rich cheese flavor. Home cooks can quickly prepare this restaurant-quality dish that delivers maximum satisfaction in minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Seasonings and Cheese:
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ heaping teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 400°F, positioning the rack on the upper third level to optimize heat circulation and achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Carefully slice chicken breasts horizontally, creating four uniform thin cutlets that will cook rapidly and consistently. Thoroughly blot the meat surfaces using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Generously season both surfaces of each chicken cutlet with aromatic garlic powder, complemented by salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Establish three distinct preparation zones: first, a flour-filled vessel for initial coating; second, a bowl containing whisked eggs to promote ingredient adherence; third, a mixture combining crunchy panko breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and fragrant Italian seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Methodically coat each chicken piece: first dust with flour, then immerse in egg mixture, and finally enrobe completely with the seasoned breadcrumb blend.
- Sear the coated cutlets until they develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Replenish olive oil in the skillet if needed during cooking.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to finish cooking for roughly 5 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F for optimal doneness and food safety.
Notes
- Grated Parmesan adds a salty, nutty punch while panko breadcrumbs create an irresistibly crunchy exterior that’ll make everyone at the table ask for seconds.
- Cooking in a skillet before finishing in the oven ensures perfectly golden, juicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg