Description
Enjoy this delicious Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful Parmesan breadcrumb mixture and fried to golden perfection. A perfect dish for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Other:
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Prepare breading stations: In three separate dishes, set up stations for flour mixture, egg wash, and Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular.
- This chicken pairs well with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
