Description
Crispy parmesan crusted chicken elevates weeknight dining with Mediterranean flair. Zesty lemon butter sauce adds rich complexity, promising a restaurant-quality meal that delights palates and satisfies hunger with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Organize three shallow containers for the coating process: one with flour, another with whisked egg and water, and the third with a blend of Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, seasonings.
- Carefully dust each chicken cutlet in flour, ensuring an even, light coating and gently tapping off any surplus.
- Immerse the flour-coated chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip away for a thin, uniform layer.
- Transfer the egg-dipped cutlet to the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to create a crisp, adherent crust that completely covers the chicken.
- Develop a golden, crispy exterior by ensuring each cutlet is thoroughly and evenly coated with the Parmesan-breadcrumb blend.
- Prepare a skillet with oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfect browning.
- Gently place the crusted chicken into the hot skillet, cooking until the bottom turns a rich, amber color and becomes delightfully crisp.
- Carefully flip the chicken, continuing to cook until both sides achieve a deep golden-brown hue and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest briefly on a wire rack to maintain its crunchy coating.
- Craft a luxurious lemon butter sauce by combining butter, fresh lemon juice, and herbs in the same skillet, creating a bright, velvety accompaniment.
- Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken just before serving, enhancing its flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure chicken cutlets are evenly thick by gently pounding them between plastic wrap for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Pat chicken completely dry before dredging to help breading stick better and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Customize breadcrumb mixture by adding finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor complexity.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg