Description
This Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken is a crispy, cheesy, and juicy dinner that tastes straight out of your favorite steakhouse—made right at home in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes, veggies, or a crisp green salad.
Ingredients
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2 large chicken breasts (butterflied or pounded to 1-inch thickness)
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large egg, beaten
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
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Butterfly or pound chicken breasts to about 1-inch thickness; pat dry.
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In one shallow bowl, whisk egg until smooth. In another, combine parmesan, breadcrumbs, and garlic.
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Dip each chicken breast in egg, then press into the breadcrumb-parmesan mixture until fully coated.
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Place chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle or brush lightly with olive oil.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
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While baking, warm marinara or Alfredo sauce in a saucepan.
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Spoon sauce over cooked chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a wire rack on your baking sheet for extra crispy crust.
Panko breadcrumbs give the lightest crunch.
This recipe works great with boneless chicken thighs too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg