Herbed Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Yesss — Herbed Parmesan Crusted Chicken is golden, crispy, cheesy perfection with a savory herb kick. It’s giving fancy vibes with weeknight effort 😎🧀🌿


🌿 Herbed Parmesan Crusted Chicken

🛒 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thin cutlets)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated = 🔥)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of thyme, oregano, basil)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for pan-frying)

🔥 Instructions:

  1. Prep the Chicken:
    • Slice breasts in half horizontally to make thin cutlets, or pound to even thickness.
    • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Up Breading Station:
    • Plate 1: Flour
    • Plate 2: Beaten eggs
    • Plate 3: Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and herbs
  3. Bread the Chicken:
    • Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat generously in the herbed Parmesan mixture. Press to help it stick.
  4. Cook:
    • Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden, crispy, and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  5. Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan if you’re feelin’ fancy.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings:

  • Creamy mashed potatoes or garlic butter pasta
  • Roasted veggies or lemony greens
  • Marinara sauce or aioli for dipping

This chicken is crispy, cheesy, herby, and totally irresistible. Want a baked or air-fried version? Or how to turn this into a sandwich or salad topper? Say the word!

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