Description
This Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a crispy, cheesy crust paired with tender, juicy chicken breasts. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, it brings restaurant-quality flavor and texture to your home kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish balances a golden Parmesan crust with savory Italian seasoning and garlic, creating a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading Station
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter, for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure uniform cooking. Pat them dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip into the beaten egg, followed by firmly pressing into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture to coat completely.
- Cook Until Golden: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the crust turns golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes to lock in juices. Slice and serve garnished with fresh parsley or basil for a bright finish.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten chicken evenly for even cooking and crispier crust.
- Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for optimal flavor and texture in the crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; give chicken pieces enough room to brown and crisp properly.
- Cook over medium heat only to avoid burning the crust before the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg