Description
This recipe delivers incredibly flavorful and easy-to-make crispy parmesan chicken with a zesty garlic citrus glaze. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4 pieces)
- 100g (3.5oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese, Halal Certified
- 100g (3.5oz) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp (10g) Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp (5g) Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp (5g) Kosher Salt
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Milk or Plant-Based Milk
- 4 tbsp (60g) Unsalted Butter, Divided
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon Juice, Fresh
- 2 tbsp (8g) Cilantro, Chopped
- Pinch Red-Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Coating: Combine Parmesan, panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk Egg Wash: Whisk eggs and milk in a separate dish.
- Coat Chicken: Dry chicken, dip in egg wash, then press into panko mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in butter and oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Bake Chicken: Bake for 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Make Glaze: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add lemon zest, juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Glaze & Rest: Brush chicken with glaze and let rest for 2 minutes.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before coating is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness. Using an oven-safe skillet allows for a seamless transition from stovetop to oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Bake, Sear
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg