Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
A delightful dish featuring crispy textures and zesty flavors, with a golden Parmesan crust and a luscious lemon butter sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose fresh chicken for the best results.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds a rich, nutty flavor.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Use plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances the overall taste.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning A blend of herbs that complements the chicken.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- 2 large eggs Beaten to help the breadcrumb mixture stick.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Used to coat the chicken before dipping in eggs.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter Base for the lemon butter sauce.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Adds a zesty flavor.
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) For garnish.
Prepare the chicken breasts by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry. Pound the chicken to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and the Parmesan mixture. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in the Parmesan mixture. Place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
While the chicken is baking, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Heat for 1-2 minutes.
Once the chicken is done, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the chicken breasts and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 600mg
Keyword butter, chicken, lemon, Parmesan