Description
Golden, crispy, and bursting with bold Parmesan flavor, this LongHorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken is your ticket to restaurant-quality comfort food at home. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, a quick weeknight recipe, or crave-worthy comfort food, this dish fits the bill. Perfectly seasoned, oven-baked for a tender finish, and topped with fresh herbs, it pairs with everything from mashed potatoes to fresh greens. Add this to your go-to list of dinner ideas—it’s an easy recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic or parchment paper and pound to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
2. In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush chicken breasts with mayonnaise to coat lightly.
4. Press each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated on both sides.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not cook through.
7. Transfer seared chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
9. Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t skip the mayo—it ensures the crust sticks and keeps the chicken juicy.
Searing before baking guarantees a crunchy crust without deep-frying.
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked + Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, parmesan chicken, longhorn copycat, crispy chicken, comfort food