Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Herb Sauce

Name: Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Herb Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 3 units eggs (beaten); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup butter (unsalted); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/3 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)

StandardItalianDinnerFamily-FriendlyComfort FoodQuick

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 25m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, served with a zesty lemon herb sauce.

Macronutrients per serving

100

grams

Protein

45.0g 45%

Fat

25.0g 25%

Carbs

30.0g 30%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium

30% DV

Supports bone health

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Important for blood production

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Essential for vision and immune function

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pieces chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
3 units eggs beaten
1/4 cup olive oil

Lemon Herb Sauce

1/4 cup butter unsalted
2 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3 Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the Parmesan mixture.
4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5 Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
6 While the chicken is baking, prepare the lemon herb sauce. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
7 Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8 Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
9 Once the chicken is done, drizzle the lemon herb sauce over the chicken breasts.
10 Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon slices if desired.