Description
This Easy Chicken Parmesan features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, it’s made with simple ingredients like parmesan cheese and herbs, resulting in a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, chives or rosemary
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds), pounded ¼"-thick
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Set up three large shallow bowls in an assembly line: Place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs in the third bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Set on a plate and repeat with all chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- For larger chicken breasts, either cut in half crosswise after pounding or slice in half horizontally before pounding for thinner cutlets that will cook evenly.
- Breading can be done a day in advance; place breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to cook. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before frying for even cooking.
- To freeze before cooking, place breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container, separating layers with parchment. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Notes
Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly to ensure they cook through.
Feel free to customize the herb mixture to add your favorite flavors.
This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg