Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Rating
4.84 out of 5 stars
(71)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g / 1 lb chicken breast (2 pieces) ( (Note 1)
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove (, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 125 g / 4 oz / 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan (Note 2)
- 2 tbsp butter (or more oil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut each breast in half horizontally to make 4 steaks. If they are much thicker than 1.75 cm / 3/4" thick (at the thickest point), pound a bit.
Step 2
Place egg, garlic, pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk with fork.
Step 3
Place parmesan in a shallow bowl.
Step 4
Dredge chicken in egg, then place in parmesan CUT SIDE DOWN (Note 3). Press, then turn. Coat with extra parmesan, press. Shake off excess. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Step 5
Melt butter and heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Step 6
Place chicken in non-stick skillet (or well seasoned cast iron skillet). DO NOT MOVE chicken otherwise the cheese will slide off surface before it adheres! It adheres once it turns crispy.
Step 7
Press down lightly with spatula. Lift a corner to take a peek and turn with tongs when it's deep golden brown (3 minutes for me).
Step 8
Cook the other side for 3 minutes or until also deep golden brown and crispy (again, do not move until golden). Lightly press down with spatula. Don't cook longer than 6 minutes in total - dries out the chicken.
Step 9
Serve immediately! I served mine with lemon slices, Cauliflower Mash and a Fennel Slaw with Yoghurt Dressing (Note 5).
Step 10
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