Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Ina Garten's Classic Parmesan Chicken

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Servings: 6
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): 749 Calories | 39g Total Fat | 9g Saturated Fat | 34g Carbohydrates | 2g Dietary Fiber | 2g Sugar | 63g Protein | 253mg Cholesterol | 807mg Sodium

• Total Time: 30 min
• Preparation Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
• Unsalted butter
• Good olive oil
• Mixed baby arugula and mesclun greens for 6, cleaned and spun dry
• 1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette (see below)

Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
• 1/2 cup good olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pinperfect for that crispy, golden bite every time.
2. Set up your breading station: On one plate, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a shallow dish, whisk eggs with water. On another plate, mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in crumbs, pressing gently for unbeatable crunch.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Fry 2-3 breasts 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and gorgeously golden. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more fat as needed. Toss greens with Lemon Vinaigrette, pile atop hot chicken, and shower with extra Parmesanyour table-ready masterpiece awaits![1][4][5]

Lemon Vinaigrette Instructions

Yield: 6 servings

1. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until emulsifieda zesty, bright finish that elevates every bite.

This recipe has been adapted and may vary from the version originally published or aired.

From Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Copyright 2002 by Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter/Publisher. All rights reserved.