Crispy Parmesan Chicken
This crispy parmesan chicken is a quick and easy recipe that delivers crunch and flavor with minimal hassle. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in a second, and a mix of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan in a third.
- First, dust the chicken with flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring there’s enough to fry but not deep fry.
- Add the coated chicken to the skillet, leaving space between each piece to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until done, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- If chicken is thick, transfer to a hot oven for a few minutes to finish cooking.
- Let the chicken rest on a wire rack before serving to keep the crust crispy.
Notes
Serve hot for the best texture. Pair with mashed potatoes, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: chicken, crispy, parmesan, skillet, easy dinner