Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken delivers a restaurant-quality meal right to your dinner table with crispy, cheesy perfection. Recreate this classic favorite at home by coating tender chicken in a golden parmesan crust that brings serious flavor to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup bread crumbs (Italian-style)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grab a baking dish and set it nearby for later.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 eggs and ¼ cup milk whisked together, third with 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Thoroughly coat each piece first in flour, then dunk completely in egg mixture, finally roll in seasoned bread crumb mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully transfer browned chicken to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over chicken.
- Mix remaining Parmesan cheese with 2 minced garlic cloves. Distribute this mixture across the top of the chicken.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture, avoiding pre-grated options that can be dry and lack taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and check seasoning ingredients.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to help retain moisture and allow the cheese to set slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg