Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a delicious meal with a crunchy, cheesy crust and juicy chicken inside. It can be served with an optional creamy garlic herb sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for sauce)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make thin cutlets and pound to even thickness if needed.
- Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and a mix of Parmesan, both breadcrumbs, and spices in the third.
- Coat chicken in flour, then dip in egg, and press into breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until well coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- For sauce (optional): In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add cream, herbs, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor in the sauce.
- Serve with a side salad or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner