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Easy Parmesan Chicken

This outstanding parmesan crusted chicken recipe is a MUST on your chicken repertoire!
2.96 from 24 votes
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Course: Chicken Dinner, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Skillet Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Dan

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced and pound to about 1/2" thick.
  • 1 1/4 cups seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs such as thyme, parsley, chives or rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salad greens, lemon wedges and shaved parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • Combine grated parmesan, Italian bread crumbs and fresh herbs on a large plate.
  • Combine the eggs and water on another large plate until very smooth.
  • Combine the flour and remaining spices on another plate.
  • Heat half of butter and oil in a large saute pan. Dredge the chicken in flour mix, then egg mix, then the parmesan mix.
  • Cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  • Add rest of the butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts.
  • Serve the chicken on a bed of greens with shaved parmesan and lemon dressing.