Description
Tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and lemon-infused crust, finished with a savory pan sauce. This Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Coat the chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Add lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and cook briefly. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add panko breadcrumbs to the flour mixture.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
