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.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Shallow Dish
- Tongs
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
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a shallow dish, set aside.
- In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, pepper, onion powder, and flour. Stir to fully combine, then set aside.
- In a large hot skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat in the bread crumb mixture. Place in the hot skillet with the melted butter.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, gently mix, and heat for about 30 seconds.
- 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.