Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Chicken breast dredged in egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Serve with cool sliced cucumbers and fresh dill for a fresh, crunchy contrast.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 breasts chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cucumber sliced cucumbers
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then pound to even 1/2-inch thickness.
- 2
Whisk egg in one bowl; mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan in another bowl with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dip each chicken breast into egg, then coat both sides in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Add chicken and cook without moving for 4 minutes until golden; flip and cook 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Serve hot chicken with sliced cucumbers and dill on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- two shallow bowls
- whisk
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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