Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Avocado & Cucumber
This simple chicken dish is pan-seared until golden and topped with fresh avocado and crisp cucumber slices. The chicken stays juicy while the vegetables add freshness and crunch. It's a balanced meal that is quick to cook and easy for beginners.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1 ½ cucumber
- 1 Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board.
- 2
Slice each chicken breast horizontally so the pieces are about ½ inch thick.
- 3
In a bowl, crack 1 egg and beat it with a fork.
- 4
In another bowl combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture so it is coated.
- 6
Place the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture and press lightly so crumbs stick to the surface.
- 7
Place a large skillet on the stove.
- 8
Turn the heat to medium heat.
- 9
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan.
- 10
Once the oil is warm, place the chicken pieces into the pan.
- 11
Cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- 12
Flip the chicken using a spatula.
- 13
Cook the second side for 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 14
The chicken is ready when the inside is white and no longer pink.
- 15
Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate.
- 16
Slice the cucumber into thin round slices.
- 17
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- 18
Slice the avocado into thin slices.
- 19
Place the chicken on a plate.
- 20
Arrange the avocado slices on one side of the plate.
- 21
Arrange the cucumber slices on the other side.
- 22
Add a squeeze of lemon if desired and serve warm.
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