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Close-up of golden-brown, homemade parmesan crusted chicken sliced neatly on a white plate, with a crispy, buttery crust and sprinkled with fresh parsley. Juicy chicken breast slices reveal tender, moist meat, surrounded by melted parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs, alongside fresh tomato wedges and lemon slices in the softly blurred background.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Restaurant-style Parmesan Crusted Chicken that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Inspired by Longhorn Steakhouse, this easy oven or air fryer recipe is a family favorite with a secret mayo trick for unbeatable moisture and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts - About 6-8 oz each
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated, plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Regular breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil - Or cooking spray for air fryer
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
  • 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise - About 1 tablespoon per chicken breast

Equipment

  • Meat mallet (Or use a heavy skillet to pound the chicken)
  • Paper Towels (For patting chicken dry)
  • Shallow dishes (For coating station)
  • Baking sheet (Lined with parchment (oven method))
  • Air fryer (Optional method)
  • Instant-read thermometer (Recommended for checking doneness)

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to ¾-inch thickness between plastic wrap. Pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 375°F.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine parmesan, panko, regular breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread mayo on both sides of each chicken breast. Press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until fully coated. Let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Line baking sheet with parchment, drizzle with oil, and arrange chicken with space between. Bake 20–25 min until internal temp hits 165°F. Broil last 2 min for golden crust.
  5. Spray air fryer basket lightly with oil. Place chicken in basket (work in batches if needed). Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 min, flipping halfway through.
  6. Let chicken rest 3–5 min before serving. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Optional: Add ½ tablespoon butter on each piece for restaurant-style richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 48gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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