Description
A delightful Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe that combines tender chicken with a crispy, cheesy crust, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🧀 Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- 🥖 Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably panko)
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌿 Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- 🧈 Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧂 Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until breadcrumbs are coated.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken breasts, then press each breast into the Parmesan crust mixture until well-coated.
- Place the coated chicken on a prepared baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the crust mixture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it moist.
- Experiment with different cheeses for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Copycat Longhorn, Chicken Recipe, Italian-American Cuisine