Description

Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a delicious and easy skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a savory Parmesan and garlic flour mixture, pan-fried to a golden crisp, then simmered in a bright, tangy lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe combines creamy, zesty, and savory flavors that pair wonderfully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Coating

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking fats

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Sauce

Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup chicken broth

Garnish (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices

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Instructions

Pound the chicken: Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing firmly so the coating adheres well.
Heat the skillet: Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Remove chicken: Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside to keep warm.
Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium; add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth to the skillet. Scrape the browned bits off the pan bottom and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Finish cooking: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and cook an additional 2 minutes so the flavors meld.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, add 2 tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs to the flour and Parmesan mixture.
This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.