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.

Butterfly the chicken breast by cutting it down the middle to make it thinner.

Lightly season both sides of the chicken breast with all-purpose seasoning to taste.

Set up an assembly line: first parmesan cheese, then egg wash, and finally breadcrumbs.

Coat the chicken breast with a nice layer of parmesan cheese, shaking off any excess.

Dip the cheese-coated chicken into the egg wash, shaking off the excess again.

Press the chicken into the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs to coat it completely.

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.

Once the oil is hot, place the first two pieces of breaded chicken into the skillet.

Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on one side until the edges are golden brown.

After about 3 minutes, check for golden brown edges and then turn the chicken over.

Cook the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cut the chicken to show that it is still juicy and properly cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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