Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe? This parmesan crusted chicken is ready in just 30 minutes! Juicy chicken breasts, a crispy coating and flavorful seasoning, this dish will be a new family favorite.

Parmesan crusted chicken is one of our new favorite easy dinner recipes! This delicious chicken is tender, juicy and has the most crispy and flavorful crust. We love parmesan crusted pork chops, so using chicken has been so yummy too. Our entire family eats it up and enjoys it every single time.

Pair this quick meal with your favorite tasty sides like bacon wrapped green beans and mashed potatoes. You’re going to love every bite of this incredible chicken, and you won’t believe how EASY it is to make! Just throw everything together and then pop it into a skillet on the stove top. Once you learn how to make parmesan crusted chicken, you won’t want to go back!

Why You’ll Love this Parmesan Crusted Chicken

• This is a much healthier alternative to fried chicken. You can still get that crispy crunch of an outside crust, but with much less of a fat content and caloric intake.
• It takes less than a half hour to make parmesan chicken! A wonderful easy dinner for those weeknights when you want to relax instead of spending forever in the kitchen.
• There is so much flavor in this recipe. From tangy parmesan to the fresh flavor of Italian seasoning, there’s so much to love about parmesan crusted chicken.

Ingredients for Parmesan Crusted Chicken

• Chicken breast – Use boneless skinless chicken breast for this easy parmesan crusted chicken recipe. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Ground pepper – Bring some warmth to the seasoning with a bit of ground black pepper.
• Dried parsley – Dried parsley is one of my favorite herbs to cook with! It brings so much flavor to a dish. Rosemary, basil and oregano would all be tasty too.
• Smoked paprika – A little smoked paprika is my secret ingredient to the most flavorful crust for this chicken.
• Garlic powder – Garlic powder will help bring depth of flavor to the breadcrumb parmesan mixture.
• Eggs – Dredge the chicken in eggs as a way to help bind the breading to the chicken breast.
• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs – If you do not have Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs, you can use plain ones and mix in some Italian seasoning. Feel free to use gluten free bread crumbs if you want.
• Shredded parmesan cheese – For an extra fresh and tasty flavor, shred your own parmesan cheese.
• Olive oil – Cook your breaded chicken in olive oil to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

How to Make this Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow bowl or pie plate.

In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs. Then cut the chicken breast in half lengthways to make 4 thin chicken cutlets. If needed, use a meat mallet to make the chicken even more thin.

Put butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to coat it evenly.

Dip the chicken in the egg wash, lift it out, and let the excess drip off.

Next, dip each chicken breast into the bread crumbs and pat them down to make sure that they stick.

Add the coated chicken to the hot pan and fry on one side for 4 minutes. Then flip and fry the next side for 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once cooked, move the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

How to Store Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Allow chicken to cool completely and then transfer leftovers to an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

FRIDGE: Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

FREEZER: Place wrapped leftovers into a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

How do you get breading to stick to chicken breast?

Dip the chicken breast into the whisked egg mixture before adding the breading. This helps get the panko bread crumbs to stick to the chicken!

How do you make breading not fall off chicken?

Make sure that there is no excess moisture on the outside of the chicken breast before dredging it in the egg wash. That will definitely help bind the breading to the chicken.

It is also important to make sure that the oil in the pan is not too hot or the breading could fall off. Don’t touch the chicken with tongs while it’s cooking either or it could scrape some of the breading off.

What goes with parmesan chicken?

There are so many easy sides that you can serve with easy parmesan crusted chicken. Serve it over pasta for a nice Italian dinner, and you can add a salad on the side too. Add some marinara sauce for a less cheesy chicken parm like dinner!

Some fresh roasted air fryer broccoli or cauliflower would be tasty too. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice and some fresh herbs to the top of each piece of chicken.

This easy parmesan crusted chicken is unbelievably simple, yet has loads of flavor. Such a fun recipe — enjoy!

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