Recipes

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Base serves 2 with leftovers — slide to scale the ingredients.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

Chicken

  • ½ lb boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for pan-frying

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  1. Prepare chicken:

    • Pat chicken dry with paper towels
    • Season with salt and pepper on both sides

  2. Set up dredging station:

    • Bowl 1: 1 beaten egg
    • Bowl 2: Mix Panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt & pepper

  3. Bread the chicken:

    • Dip chicken in egg, then press firmly into breadcrumb-Parmesan mix to coat well on both sides

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

  1. Pan-fry:
    • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
    • Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F)
    • Rest for 5 minutes before serving

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad
  • Pairs well with pasta or mashed potatoes
  • Drizzle with lemon juice before serving for brightness

💡 Tips & Variations

  • For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the breadcrumb mixture
  • Use chicken tenders instead of breasts for faster cooking
  • Add herbs like chopped fresh parsley or basil to the breadcrumb mixture
  • For a crispier coating, refrigerate the breaded chicken for 15-30 minutes before cooking