Description
Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep—this Parmesan crusted chicken is crispy, juicy, and crowd-pleasing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken to even thickness.
- Beat eggs in one bowl, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another.
- Dip chicken in eggs, then coat in Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Let rest on paper towels, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Finish in the oven to keep warm for guests.
- Add Italian seasoning for variety.
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg