Description
A delightful chicken dish featuring juicy breasts coated in a savory Parmesan crust, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Start by tenderizing the chicken breasts. Place them in a plastic bag or between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness, around 1/2 inch.
- Prepare your chicken for the buttermilk soak. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with a pinch of salt, then add the chicken, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up your dredging stations. In one shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, paprika, and Italian herbs. In a second bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off any excess. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, covering it completely. Shake off excess flour.
- Coat the flour-dusted chicken in the egg wash, then press it into the Parmesan-panko mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb dropped into the oil sizzles.
- Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil. Cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Garnish your crispy chicken with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Notes
For gluten-free options, consider using almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg