Print

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

Parmesan Crusted Chicken - featured image
Print Recipe

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers juicy chicken with a crispy, cheesy crust and a finishing touch of garlic herb butter. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner that feels special but comes together easily for weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1–1.5 lbs)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano/basil)
  • 2–3 tablespoons oil (for frying, such as olive or canola oil)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or basil, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (for garlic herb butter)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of parchment or plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then press into the Parmesan-panko mixture until well coated. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme or basil (if using), lemon zest (if using), and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer (don’t crowd the pan). Cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
  6. Flip chicken and cook another 3–4 minutes until the other side is crispy and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F). For thick pieces, transfer skillet to a 375°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest 2–3 minutes. Spoon garlic herb butter over each piece while hot.
  8. Sprinkle with extra parsley or Parmesan before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF panko and flour alternatives. Pound chicken evenly for best results. Press coating firmly onto chicken. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Let chicken rest before serving for juiciness. Garlic herb butter can be customized with different herbs or lemon zest. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or skillet.

Nutrition

Keywords: parmesan crusted chicken, garlic herb butter, crispy chicken, easy chicken dinner, weeknight chicken, comfort food, skillet chicken, family dinner, gluten-free option, kid friendly

Find it online: https://blairrecipes.com/parmesan-crusted-chicken-recipe-easy-garlic-herb-butter-dinner/