Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that blends a crunchy, cheesy coating with juicy chicken breasts. Inspired by the popular Longhorn Steakhouse recipe, this easy-to-make meal transforms any gathering into a culinary celebration. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, each bite delivers a delightful crunch and savory flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Dip each breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a lined baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider double-coating the chicken by repeating the flour and egg steps. - Feel free to substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or add herbs like rosemary for variation. - A squeeze of lemon zest can enhance the flavor beautifully.