Crispy Parmesan Chicken (Longhorn Copycat)
Enjoy this restaurant-style crispy Parmesan chicken, a copycat recipe from Longhorn Steakhouse. Featuring tender chicken breasts coated in melted provolone and Parmesan, topped with a crunchy Panko crust.
Equipment
- Grill pan
- Skillet
- Foil-lined baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your grill pan to medium-high heat. If you don't have one, a regular skillet works perfectly!
- In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Brush this yummy mixture generously over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the hot grill pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they're nicely seared and almost cooked through (internal temperature around 160°F).
- While the chicken cooks, mix ½ cup of Parmesan cheese with all the provolone cheese in a separate bowl.
- Flip the chicken, then immediately sprinkle the mixed cheese (Parmesan and provolone) over each breast. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully transfer the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet. Preheat your oven's broiler to high.
- In another small bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and the last 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the melted cheese on each chicken breast.
- Place the baking sheet under the hot broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch very closely until the Panko topping turns golden brown and irresistibly crispy. It can burn fast!
- Remove from the broiler and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. This locks in the juices, making it super tender. Slice and serve your delicious, restaurant-style chicken!
Notes
This recipe is a copycat of Longhorn's Crispy Parmesan Chicken. Nutritional information per serving: Calories: 328 kcal, Total Carbs: 9g, Net Carbs: 8g, Fats: 24g, Protein: 19g.
