Description
Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, finished with a zesty lemon drizzle. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Dredging:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dredging Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a Parmesan mixture of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle lemon juice and zest over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or salad.
- Slice for wraps or sandwiches.
- For crispier chicken, bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes after searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
