Description
Succulent lemon parmesan chicken brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables with incredible depth. Home cooks can easily craft this elegant meal in under 30 minutes, creating a delicious protein perfect for weeknight dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) chicken fillets (2 large), patted dry
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
- 8 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ lemon, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Transform chicken breasts into uniform fillets by slicing lengthwise and gently pounding to ensure even cooking and consistent thickness.
- Coating Setup: Create two seasoned stations – one with whisked eggs, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper; another with Parmesan cheese and flour combined for a crispy exterior.
- Breading Process: Dunk each chicken piece thoroughly in egg mixture, then delicately roll in Parmesan-flour blend, carefully removing excess coating to maintain a light, crisp layer.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F/190°C), carefully placing breaded chicken and cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sauce Creation: In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then introduce chicken broth, lemon juice, and black pepper, allowing flavors to harmonize for approximately 2 minutes.
- Final Presentation: Generously drizzle warm sauce over perfectly cooked chicken, ensuring complete coverage, and garnish with delicate lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Slice and Tenderize Wisely: Butterfly chicken breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender meat texture throughout the dish.
- Coating Technique Matters: Create a two-step breading process with seasoned egg wash and Parmesan-flour mixture for maximum flavor and crispy exterior.
- Temperature Control is Key: Maintain medium heat around 375°F to achieve golden-brown crust without burning the chicken or breading.
- Sauce Timing Perfection: Prepare garlic butter sauce simultaneously with chicken cooking to serve hot and preserve maximum flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 205 mg