Lemon Parmesan Chicken: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with beaten eggs; and one with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, simmer chicken broth and lemon juice for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken topped with lemon sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg