DELICIOUS PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter, crispier texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical for frying.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

Prepare the ingredients: panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, flour, eggs, milk, chicken breasts, olive oil, and butter.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of panko breadcrumbs and 1.5 cups of Parmesan cheese. Stir to mix well.

In another bowl, season 2 cups of flour with garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, beat 3 eggs and add 2 tablespoons of milk to loosen the mixture.

Flatten the chicken breasts using plastic wrap and a rolling pin until they are thinner for quicker cooking.

Season the flattened chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing down to ensure a good coating.

Heat olive oil and about 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet until sizzling, ensuring the oil is not too hot to avoid burning the chicken.

Place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides.

Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 300°F for about 20 minutes, checking for doneness.

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