Description
Crispy herb-infused chicken brings Mediterranean magic to dinner tables with irresistible golden-brown perfection. Fragrant rosemary, thyme, and garlic dance across tender meat, promising a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken fillets, boneless, skinless
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup dry bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) fresh or dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) fresh or dried thyme
- ⅓ teaspoon (⅓ tsp) dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
- 1 pinch paprika powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 whole eggs
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse chicken fillets, patting them thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adherence.
- Delicately pound chicken to achieve a uniform 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) thickness, promoting even cooking and maximum flavor penetration.
- Arrange three separate preparation vessels: the first containing all-purpose flour, the second housing whisked eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, and the third blending breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, chopped herbs, garlic powder, paprika powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Methodically transform each chicken fillet by first dredging in flour, elegantly tapping away surplus powder, then immersing in egg wash, and finally enrobing generously with herbed breadcrumb mixture, applying gentle pressure to secure the coating.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, allowing it to reach optimal temperature for crisp exterior development.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Transfer expertly cooked chicken to a pristine serving platter, allowing momentary rest to preserve juiciness, and present alongside a vibrant, fresh salad or complementary side dish.
Notes
- Perfectly pound chicken to even ½-inch thickness for uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Create a three-station breading process with flour, seasoned egg wash, and herbed breadcrumb mixture for maximum crispiness.
- Gently press breadcrumb coating onto chicken to ensure a crunchy, well-adhered exterior that doesn’t fall off during cooking.
- Use medium heat when frying to achieve a golden-brown crispy crust without burning the breading.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to help retain juices and maintain optimal texture.
- Pair with fresh, light sides like a crisp salad to balance the rich, herb-infused breaded chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg