Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipes

QUICK CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Whisk bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Stir butter, white wine, mustard, and garlic together in another bowl.
• Dip each chicken breast half into melted butter mixture; press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place breaded chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pat any leftover bread crumb mixture onto chicken breasts.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CRISPY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the chicken: Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness.
• Blend egg whites, cornstarch, and half lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish.
• Set aside.
• Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and zest in a second wide, shallow bowl.
• Individually dip chicken brests first in egg mixture, then in crumbs.
• Pat crumbs on both sides of chicken- it's ok if some crumbs fall off.
• Set crusted breasts on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes to set crust.
• After 20 to 30 minutes, saute chicken in oil in a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
• Carefully turn with a spatula and transfer skillet to a 450 degree oven to finish cooking.
• Roast chicken until done, about 8 more minutes.
• While chicken is roasting, prepare sauce.
• For the sauce: Saute shallot in 1 T butter in a small saucepan over medium heat just until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add wine, cream, broth, and remaining lemon juice.
• Simmer until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk in remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
• Add sage and seasonings.
• Place roasted chicken on a plate and top with sauce.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush skin liberally with mayonnaise. Press each thigh, skin-side down, into crumb mixture. Place thighs on baking sheet, skin-side up, and mist lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).