Lemon Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Printable)

Crispy chicken with parmesan coating and bright lemon butter sauce

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken and Coating

01 - 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (2 large), patted dry
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
03 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Egg Mixture

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Lemon Butter Sauce

10 - 8 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
13 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
14 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1/2 lemon, sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 4 cutlets. Place between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until even in thickness (about 1/2 inch).
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese and flour, mixing thoroughly to create the crusting mixture.
04 - Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the Parmesan-flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres evenly.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken cutlets in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden, crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
06 - While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
07 - Arrange cooked chicken on a platter. Spoon lemon butter sauce over the top, turning chicken to coat evenly. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The parmesan crust creates this irresistible crunch while keeping the chicken ridiculously juicy inside
  • That lemon butter sauce pulls everything together into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant
  • It's impressive enough for dinner guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night when you want something special
02 -
  • Dont skip pounding the chicken to even thickness or you'll end up with overcooked thin parts and undercooked thick parts
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after coating but before cooking so the crust has time to set and won't slide off
  • The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools, so serve it pretty soon after making it for the best consistency
03 -
  • Grate your parmesan from a wedge rather than using pre grated, the texture difference is remarkable in the crust
  • Use a stainless steel pan rather than nonstick if you can, you'll get better browning and crunch
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