Description
This Parmesan-Crusted Lemon Chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken packed with fresh lemon flavor and a savory Parmesan crust. It’s an easy 30-minute dish that’s bursting with bright, zesty flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and serious crunch!
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ½ inch).
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Set up three shallow bowls:
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs + half the lemon juice
- Bowl 3: panko + Parmesan
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then coat with Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor.
- Make it gluten-free by using almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve with a simple lemon butter sauce for extra richness.
- Bake instead of fry: 400°F for 20–25 mins on a wire rack.
