Name: Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 each small boneless skinless chicken breasts ((or 2 large, butterflied and split)) (Source: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts ((or 2 large, butterflied and split))); ½ cup all purpose flour (65 grams) (Source: ½ cup all purpose flour (65 grams)); ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (Source: ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning); ½ teaspoon salt (Source: ½ teaspoon salt); ¼ teaspoon paprika (Source: ¼ teaspoon paprika); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (Source: ⅛ teaspoon black pepper); 2 each large eggs (Source: 2 large eggs); ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs ((60 grams)) (Source: ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs ((60 grams))); ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese ((40 grams)) (Source: ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese ((40 grams))); 2 tablespoons canola oil (Source: 2 tablespoons canola oil)

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small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large, butterflied and split)

In the method: Place chicken breasts on a large cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.

all purpose flour (65 grams)

In the method: In another dish, stir together your flour, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper.

Italian seasoning

In the method: In another dish, stir together your flour, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Place chicken breasts on a large cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or heavy pan to pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts until they are an even size from one end to the other (about ¼-⅓ inch)
Gather 3 shallow dishes to bread your chicken.
In another dish, stir together your flour, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
In the second dish, whisk your eggs.
In the third dish, combine your bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Dip your chicken in the flour and shake off any excess. Coat the chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the bread crumb mixture, pressing so that it adheres well. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side, until golden and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
Remove from the pan and serve.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Remove from the pan and serve.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the pan

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Prepare the whisked mixture

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Place chicken breasts on a large cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side, until golden and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Additional recipe notes

Ingredient Notes: This is a simple recipe with just a few key ingredients, so there are not a lot of substitutions I can offer. Try it! It’s delicious. Freezing Instructions: You can freeze this recipe before or after cooking. To freeze before, simply finish coating the chicken and flash freeze for 1-2 hours on a sheet pan before storing in a zip-top freezer bag. You can cook these right from frozen like you would other frozen, breaded chicken pieces — the air fryer or oven is best! To freeze after cooking , cool to room temperature, then flash freeze on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours until firm. Place in a zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

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