Description
Garlic parmesan crusted chicken is one of those dishes where a simple chicken breast becomes something special the moment that golden, savory crust hits the pan. Your dinner table gets a restaurant-quality meal that tastes fancy but requires just basic ingredients and about 20 minutes of your time.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Breading and coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Seasoning and cooking fat:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Slice your 2 large chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, then pat them dry with paper towels and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper over both sides.
- Set up three shallow bowls in a row: fill the first with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, the second with your 2 beaten large eggs, and the third with a mixture of 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and 3 minced cloves of fresh garlic.
- Take each chicken piece and coat it thoroughly in the flour, shake off any excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally press it firmly into your breadcrumb mixture so it adheres evenly on all sides.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your skillet and heat it over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Once your oil is hot, carefully place the breaded chicken into the skillet and cook it for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until the crust turns golden brown.
- Flip each piece over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes on the second side, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer your finished chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting or serving.
Notes
- Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate and stay tender throughout cooking.
- Keep your breading station organized by setting up bowls from left to right in the order you’ll use them, which prevents mixing up wet and dry ingredients and saves time.
- Don’t skip patting the chicken dry before seasoning, as moisture prevents the coating from sticking properly and browning evenly.
- Cook over medium heat rather than high heat so the breadcrumb coating turns golden without burning while the chicken inside reaches the right temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: More Fried Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg