Description
Parmesan crusted chicken delivers a crispy golden masterpiece that elevates weeknight dinners with Italian-inspired flair. Juicy chicken breasts coated in seasoned parmesan create a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (large)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 tbsps (44 mL) olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ heaping tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack on upper third level and calibrate temperature to 400°F for optimal heat distribution and crispy result.
- Chicken Processing: Slice chicken breasts horizontally into four thin, uniform cutlets. Pat meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring perfect coating adhesion.
- Seasoning Technique: Generously season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to elevate natural meat flavors and create a robust taste profile.
- Coating Station Setup: Arrange three distinct preparation zones – flour station for initial dusting, whisked egg mixture for binding, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture combining panko, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs for ultimate crunch.
- Searing and Coating: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Meticulously coat each chicken piece by dredging in flour, dipping in egg wash, and thoroughly covering with seasoned breadcrumb mixture to create a crisp, flavorful exterior.
- Cooking Process: Brown coated cutlets until golden and caramelized, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Replenish olive oil as needed to maintain consistent cooking and prevent sticking.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and cook for 5 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F, resulting in a perfectly crisp, juicy chicken cutlet.
Notes
- Precise Oven Positioning: Place rack on upper third level for even heat distribution and perfectly golden chicken exterior.
- Moisture Removal Technique: Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy, non-soggy breading that adheres perfectly.
- Strategic Coating Sequence: Follow three-step breading process – flour, egg wash, seasoned breadcrumbs – for maximum flavor and crunchy texture.
- Temperature Safety Check: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing both delicious and safe meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg