Description
Longhorn Steakhouse parmesan chicken delivers a crispy, golden-crusted delight with Italian-inspired flavors. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, this restaurant-style dish brings restaurant magic directly to home kitchens with simple ingredients and expert techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients and Cheese Topping:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Organize three shallow dishes for a streamlined breading process: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast first in flour, ensuring excess is shaken off, then dip completely in eggs, and finally cover entirely with the seasoned Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, approximately 350F. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer seared chicken to a greased baking dish preheated to 375F, maintaining consistent kitchen temperature.
- Generously ladle marinara sauce over each chicken breast, creating an even coverage that will enhance moisture and flavor.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top, allowing it to melt and create a rich, creamy layer during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, verifying chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F, with cheese melted and slightly bubbling.
- Allow chicken to rest 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps redistribute internal juices and stabilize the dish’s temperature before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s crispiness by double-coating the chicken in breadcrumb mixture for extra crunch and texture.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by substituting regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different herb combinations like adding smoked paprika or Italian seasoning blend to the breading mix.
- Reduce cooking time and maintain juiciness by pounding chicken breasts to uniform thickness before breading, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg