Description
Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in crispy Parmesan cheese and finished with a bright, tangy lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this Italian-American favorite pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to ensure balanced flavor.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in all-purpose flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with grated Parmesan cheese, pressing gently to make sure it adheres well for a crispy crust.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to add flavor. Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated with sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and garnish with lemon slices before serving. Enjoy with your favorite side like pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated.
- Cooking the chicken in a cast iron skillet can enhance the crust’s crispiness and flavor.
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
