Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared and baked with a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust inspired by the popular Longhorn Steakhouse dish, delivering tender chicken with a golden, cheesy topping.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Place the chicken breasts between sheets of parchment paper and gently pound to an even thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, melted butter, and mayonnaise until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
- Spoon the topping evenly over each chicken breast and press gently so it adheres.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden and crispy.
- If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes to achieve extra crispiness.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and a tender texture.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides the best flavor and texture.
- Broiling briefly at the end helps achieve a crisp golden crust.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter topping.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
