Description
Parmesan crusted chicken with lemon butter sauce delivers a delightful culinary experience that combines crispy chicken with tangy, rich flavors. Homemade comfort meets gourmet elegance when you savor this simple yet sophisticated dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Coating Preparation: Arrange three shallow containers with flour, whisked egg and water, and a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings for comprehensive chicken coverage.
- Chicken Dredging: Delicately coat each chicken cutlet in flour, ensuring a light, even layer by gently tapping off excess, then dip into egg mixture, allowing minimal dripping before transferring to seasoned breadcrumb blend.
- Crust Formation: Press chicken firmly into Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, creating a uniform, adherent coating that completely encases the meat for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Skillet Searing: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully placing crusted chicken to develop a rich, amber exterior with crisp golden-brown coloration.
- Cooking Technique: Flip chicken midway through cooking, ensuring both sides achieve consistent browning and internal temperature reaches 165°F for proper doneness.
- Resting Phase: Transfer cooked chicken to wire rack, allowing brief cooling to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy coating.
- Sauce Creation: Utilize same skillet to craft lemon butter sauce by combining butter, fresh lemon juice, and herbs, creating a vibrant, silky complement to the crispy chicken.
- Serving Finale: Elegantly drizzle warm lemon butter sauce over Parmesan-crusted chicken, enhancing overall flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Flour Clumping: Sift flour before coating to ensure a smooth, even layer without lumps or thick patches.
- Achieve Crispy Coating: Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto chicken to create a solid, adherent crust that won’t fall off during cooking.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat around 350-375°F to guarantee golden-brown exterior without burning or undercooking.
- Check Chicken Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg