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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This Parmesan crusted chicken recipe is an easy crowdpleaser, perfect with lemon or fresh greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 562 kcal

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • shallow bowls
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For Breading

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs I use Progresso
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, parsley, chives or rosemary

For Chicken

  • 3-4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1½ pounds, pounded ¼"-thick
  • salt for seasoning
  • freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
  • ¼ cup olive oil for cooking
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Set up three large shallow bowls in an assembly line. Put the flour in the first bowl; beat the eggs in the second bowl; and mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs in the third bowl.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge the first chicken breast in the flour and shake off the excess until just a light coating remains. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture and turn to coat evenly, letting any excess egg drip off. Dredge the chicken in the bread crumb mixture, turning a few times to coat well. Set breaded chicken on a plate and repeat until all of the chicken breasts are breaded.
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the first side is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking until done, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

For large chicken breasts, either cut them in half crosswise after pounding or slice them horizontally before pounding for thinner cutlets. Make-Ahead Instructions: You can bread the chicken up to one day in advance. Freezing Instructions: To freeze before cooking, place the breaded chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake at 375°F until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 48gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 1218mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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