Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan crusted chicken features a crispy breading and tender white meat! It is quick, easy, and great for busy weeknights or hosting family and friends. This versatile dish can be served with spaghetti, salads, roasted veggies, and more!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs whole wheat
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- olive oil for frying
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- First, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Cover them with plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound them to an even thickness, about ½ inch.
- Season both sides of the chicken with sea salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour. Shake off any excess.
- Dip the chicken into the whisked eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Then, coat the chicken fully in the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Place the cooked chicken on a plate with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Then, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the cooked chicken.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve parmesan crusted chicken!
Notes
- If needed, use gluten-free flour instead of whole wheat flour.
- Use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken. This helps with even cooking.
- Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 279mg93%
Sodium 954mg41%
Potassium 1115mg32%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 67g134%
Vitamin A 779IU16%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 336mg34%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.