Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a perfect dinner favorite! 🧀🐔 Juicy chicken are coated in a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, then baked or pan-fried to golden perfection. Each bite is crunchy, cheesy, and full of savory goodness. Whether served with pasta, salad, or veggies, this dish is easy to make and always a hit.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs chicken cutlets
- salt and pepper
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 cup grated or zested parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying and more as needed
Instructions
- Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- Prepare a breading station with three bowls. In the first bowl, add zested Parmesan cheese. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and finely minced fresh rosemary leaves. In the third bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat while you bread the chicken.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the Parmesan cheese, shaking off the excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and finally into the panko bread crumbs. Shaking off excess during each step helps prevent the breading from falling off while cooking.
- Once the skillet is hot, add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, ensuring the bottom of the pan is well coated. Add 2-3 chicken cutlets to the hot oil in a single layer, avoiding crowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. If the bread crumbs brown too quickly, lower the heat.
- Repeat with the remaining cutlets and enjoy your crispy Parmesan chicken!
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
Reheating: To keep them crispy, reheat the cutlets in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes, until they’re crispy again. Alternative Cooking Methods Baking: If you prefer baking, the cutlets won’t be as crispy, but you can spray them with cooking spray and bake at 425°F for about 10 minutes. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Deep Frying: For a crispier option, deep fry the cutlets in 375°F oil for 3-4 minutes, until they reach 165°F in the center.
Reheating: To keep them crispy, reheat the cutlets in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes, until they’re crispy again. Alternative Cooking Methods Baking: If you prefer baking, the cutlets won’t be as crispy, but you can spray them with cooking spray and bake at 425°F for about 10 minutes. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Deep Frying: For a crispier option, deep fry the cutlets in 375°F oil for 3-4 minutes, until they reach 165°F in the center.