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    Home » Appetizer

    Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Oct 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy!

    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    You won't believe how tasty this Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is! Just a few simple ingredients mixed together, but what a result! This dish makes a perfect addition to a salad, pasta, or rice. So don't hesitate to give it a try.

    When I have guests over and I am not sure what they like to eat, I cook this Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't enjoy this dish. And another great bonus is that it is pretty cheap to make. So you don't have to break the bank to impress your guests.

    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    To make this chicken goodness, you'll need:

    • about 1-½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging 
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • ⅔ cup breadcrumbs (homemade or store-bought)
    • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    • salt and pepper
    • vegetable oil for frying

    1. Cut the chicken breast into strips, about ¼ thick (refer to the photo below).

    This kid friendly, Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    2. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

    This kid friendly, Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    3. On a large plate, mix together the breadcrumbs and the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

    Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

    4. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour and shake off the excess. After that, dip them into the egg mixture and, finally, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture (make sure it's coated well).

    This kid friendly, Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This kid friendly, Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    5. Fry the chicken on medium heat, in a small amount of vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.

    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    6. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired, and enjoy!

    This kid- friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    You can eat this Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken as is, or serve it with some pasta or salad. Please, let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment below. Share your photos on Instagram with #cooktoria. I am always happy to see what you cook!

    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Check out these fantastic chicken recipes: 

    • Amazing Mustard Chicken Tenders
    • Chicken Burgers with Avocado Salsa
    • Quick Pesto Chicken and Veggies
    • Creamy Chicken Thighs

    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan- Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Tania Sheff
    This kid-friendly, Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. It is a flavorful and elegant dish that everyone will enjoy!
    4.44 from 46 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 531 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
    • ½ cup all purpose flour, for dredging
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • ⅔ cup breadcrumbs (home-made or store bought)
    • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    • salt and pepper
    • vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken breast into strips, about ¼ thick (refer to the photos above).
    • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
    • On a large plate, mix together the breadcrumbs and the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
    • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour and shake off the excess. After that, dip them into the egg mixture and, finally, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture (make sure it's coated well).
    • Fry the chicken on medium heat, in a small amount of vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
    • Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 39gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg
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    Comments

    1. D. Vieten says

      May 21, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Sehr lecker!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        May 23, 2022 at 5:18 pm

        Danke!

        Reply
    2. Jen says

      October 02, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      How could you convert this to cooking in an air fryer?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        October 04, 2021 at 12:30 pm

        Hi Jen! I don't own an air fryer, so I can be sure, but I think you just place them into an air fryer instead of frying in the skillet. Let me know if you try these!

        Reply
    3. Y. Wolski says

      September 25, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Very good and easy! I couldn’t stop eating one after the other. My kids loved them! I cut them up more like nuggets and they were delicious!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 29, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Thank you! I am glad you all enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    4. Katherine says

      January 16, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Just tried this recipe for the first time and it turned out perfect! Even my picky eaters loved it. I paired with roasted baby Dutch potatoes.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        January 16, 2021 at 8:19 pm

        Sounds great! Thanks, Katherine!

        Reply
    5. Pat says

      November 07, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Very , very good!! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        November 08, 2020 at 7:11 pm

        Thank you so much, Pat!

        Reply
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