Description
Longhorn Steakhouse’s parmesan chicken brings classic Italian-American comfort to dinner tables. Crispy breaded chicken gets layered with marinara and melted cheese, creating a hearty meal you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheeses:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Create a crispy coating by mixing bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate shallow dish to create a binding liquid for the chicken.
- Spread flour in a third shallow dish for initial coating of chicken breasts.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, carefully shaking off any excess to ensure even coverage.
- Dunk the floured chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off before proceeding.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior and creating a crisp crust.
- Transfer partially cooked chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Combine remaining Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and minced garlic to create a rich topping.
- Generously sprinkle the cheese and garlic mixture over each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches safe internal temperature and cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Crisp Coating Trick: Pat chicken dry before dredging to ensure the breading sticks perfectly and creates a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Low-Carb Alternative: Replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a keto-friendly version that maintains the same delicious crunch.
- Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing overcooking while ensuring food safety.
- Flavor Boost: Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes before coating to enhance tenderness and add subtle tangy depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg