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Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken & Garlic Zucchini

Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken

Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken is a delicious dish featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, served alongside sautéed garlic zucchini. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thin chicken breasts, boneless
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced semi-thin
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Shallow Dish
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Beat the eggs in a shallow dish, set aside.
  2. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, pepper, onion powder, and flour. Stir to fully combine, then set aside.
  3. In a large hot skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat in the bread crumb mixture. Place in the hot skillet with the melted butter.
  5. Cook on each side for about 4 minutes or until the outside is crispy and browned and the chicken is cooked completely throughout. Remove from pan and set aside.
  6. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and sauté the fresh garlic for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté until completely tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the chicken back to the skillet, gently mix, and heat for about 30 seconds.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately while the chicken is still hot and crispy. Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.