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Slices of Zesty Parmesan Chicken with Crispy Edges resting in a light, herbed sauce.

Zesty Parmesan Chicken with Crispy Edges

This recipe yields juicy chicken breasts coated in a crisp Parmesan-panko crust. The chicken is pan-fried until golden and served over a simple creamy herb butter sauce. It is a quick dinner suitable for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying and Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Plastic wrap
  • Skillet
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 0.5-inch thickness.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mix. Press firmly to adhere the coating.
  4. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set the chicken aside and keep it warm.
  5. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add 1 tablespoon butter, parsley, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Slice the chicken and serve it over the creamy herb sauce. Garnish with more parsley if you want.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly to avoid undercooked centers or overcooked edges. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches for the best crisp. For added zest, stir a splash of lemon juice into the sauce before serving.

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