Description
This Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is inspired by the popular dish from Longhorn Steakhouse. It features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb mixture, pan-seared to perfection, and topped with a blend of melted cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Prepare breading stations: Set up three shallow bowls for the flour mixture, egg wash, and Parmesan-panko coating.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg wash, and finally the Parmesan-panko mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the breaded chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
- Add cheese: Top each piece with provolone and mozzarella cheese to melt.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk before breading.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
