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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken served with melted cheese and golden breadcrumbs

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Restaurant-Style at Home


  • Author: Chef Rina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy crispy Parmesan crusted chicken at home with this easy, restaurant-style recipe using simple ingredients and no wine.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken cutlets; thighs also work)

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Parmesan Mixture:

  • 2.5 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Breadcrumb Topping:

  • 1 cup Italian-style panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For Cooking:

  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any neutral cooking oil)

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 4 slices provolone cheese

  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese


Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create fillets, or use pre-cut chicken cutlets.

  • In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, Italian dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and black pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.

  • In a small bowl, stir together the shredded Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing. Set aside.

  • In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and melted butter. Set this aside as well.

  • Heat the avocado oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken fillets for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • While the chicken cooks, preheat the oven to low broil.

  • Once cooked, place the chicken on a baking sheet. Layer each piece with one slice of provolone, half a slice of mozzarella, and a spoonful of the Parmesan-ranch mixture.

  • Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.

  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over each piece of chicken and return to the oven. Broil for another 4–5 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

 

  • Serve hot and enjoy.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 650 kcal