Description
Make a restaurant-worthy Parmesan Chicken at home with this easy recipe inspired by Longhorn Steakhouse. Features crispy chicken, flavorful breading, and a cheesy marinara topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
- Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for serving
- Additional Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chicken by slicing in half horizontally or pounding to an even thickness (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch).
- 2. Set up three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder), one with whisked eggs and milk/water, and one with Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
- 3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with the Panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5. Carefully add 1-2 breaded chicken cutlets to the hot oil (do not overcrowd). Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- 6. Remove chicken from skillet and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- 7. Spoon marinara sauce over the warm chicken cutlets, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired for melted, bubbly cheese.
- 8. Garnish with remaining fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Allow cooked chicken to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried and Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g