Lemon Parmesan Chicken: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with beaten eggs; and the last with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat evenly with the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the breaded chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering briefly to create the sauce.
- Serve the chicken topped with the lemon sauce.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg