Description
Crispy Parmesan crusted chicken served with a bright lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (2 large), patted dry
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise, then gently pound with a meat mallet for uniform thickness.
- Combine the ingredients for the egg mixture in a bowl and whisk.
- Mix the components for the parmesan mixture in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it with the parmesan mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat enough oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cooking until aromatic.
- Introduce chicken broth, lemon juice, and pepper, and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, ensuring even coating.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley as desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best results. Chicken can be pounded and breaded ahead of time, then refrigerated before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 300mg