Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring chicken breasts coated in a crispy garlic parmesan crust, seared and baked to perfection for a juicy, restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: Parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- In a shallow dish, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs until smooth.
- Dip a chicken breast into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and half the butter until the butter foams.
- Sear the chicken in the hot pan for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan, and spoon the garlic butter over the chicken. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon remaining garlic butter over the top.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure a crispy crust. Rest the meat for 5 minutes to retain juices. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, crusted chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, high protein, gluten-free option