Description
Parmesan Basil Chicken features crispy breaded cutlets with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, pan-fried until golden and served hot for an easy Italian dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls with flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and basil.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the cutlets for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add crushed nuts to the breadcrumb mixture for extra crunch.
- Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Try different cheeses for varied flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg