Parmesan Crusted Chicken Longhorn
A crispy and flavorful parmesan crusted chicken recipe that delivers a juicy and tender meal perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6–8 ounces each
- 1 ½ cups finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
- lemon wedges for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three shallow bowls for dredging with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of parmesan cheese bread crumbs garlic powder onion powder dried Italian herbs salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour then dip in egg mixture and finally coat thoroughly with parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For best results use freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately for maximum crispiness
- You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg