Description
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a crispy, golden, pan-fried chicken recipe packed with savory garlic and Parmesan flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this easy chicken dish is crunchy outside and juicy inside. Great for family meals, with simple ingredients and fast prep time.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and slice into cutlets if needed.
2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; one with Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the Parmesan breadcrumb mix.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
5. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to rest and stay crispy before serving.
Notes
This chicken is best served fresh for maximum crispiness.
Use a wire rack instead of a plate to keep the crust from getting soggy.
For extra garlic punch, add minced garlic to the oil before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg