Description
A weeknight-friendly crispy chicken recipe that’s packed with flavor and takes under 30 minutes. Juicy on the inside, golden and cheesy on the outside—this is comfort food made easy.
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-sliced or halved)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, whisked
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in panko-parmesan mix.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
Substitute panko with crushed GF crackers for a gluten-free version.
Cook in batches to avoid a soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken, crispy chicken breast, weeknight dinner