Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breast with Herb Garlic Butter | Easy & Cheesy Dinner Recipe #chicken#recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds extra crunch while crushed crackers are often more affordable.

Prepare the filling by mixing mozzarella or gouda cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon zest in a bowl.

Season the chicken breast slices with salt and pepper.

Make a pocket in each chicken breast slice and stuff with the filling mixture.

In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Dredge the stuffed chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured chicken into beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.

In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.

Prepare herb and garlic butter by melting butter and mixing in thyme, crushed garlic, and lemon juice.

Serve the crispy chicken with herb garlic butter drizzled on top.

Cooking Techniques

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