Lemon Crusted Chicken: A Crispy Dinner Delight!
A delicious and crispy lemon crusted chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- For the Lemon Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat in a breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture seasoned with garlic and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 mins per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and slurry to thicken. Simmer until glossy.
- Pour the lemon sauce over crispy chicken and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg