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Longhorn Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Longhorn Parmesan Chicken

This copycat recipe recreates Longhorn Steakhouse's parmesan chicken with a crispy breaded coating and melted cheese topping, perfect for a restaurant-style dinner at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs Italian-style preferred
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • 3 shallow dishes for dredging
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Set up three dredging stations: Place flour in one shallow dish, beat eggs with milk in a second dish, and combine bread crumbs with half the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a third dish.
  3. Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg mixture (let excess drip off), then press into breadcrumb mixture on both sides until well coated.
  5. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  6. Sear breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. You're creating a crispy exterior, not cooking through.
  7. Transfer seared chicken to prepared baking dish, arranging pieces so they don't touch.
  8. Mix remaining Parmesan with mozzarella and minced garlic. Generously top each chicken breast with cheese mixture.
  9. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Tent with foil if cheese browns too quickly.
  10. Let rest 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Tips: Always use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. Pound chicken to even thickness for perfect cooking. Pat chicken completely dry before breading. Make sure oil is hot before searing. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.
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