Description
Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers a crispy, golden exterior with juicy, tender meat inside. Cheese-lovers and comfort food enthusiasts will savor this restaurant-quality dish that brings restaurant magic directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 (6 ounces/170 grams) chicken breasts
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Panko Topping:
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in a zesty blend of ranch dressing, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow chicken to absorb flavors in refrigerator for 60 minutes, enhancing tenderness and taste.
- Preheat a large oven-proof skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Extract chicken from marinade, discarding excess liquid, and sear for 5 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Create a luxurious cheese sauce by gently melting ranch dressing with Parmesan, provolone, mozzarella, and garlic over low heat until smooth and creamy, approximately 5 minutes.
- Prepare crispy panko topping by combining breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Set oven to low broil setting, positioning rack about 4 inches from heat source.
- Lavishly drape melted cheese mixture over seared chicken breasts.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese develops light golden patches.
- Sprinkle buttered panko across chicken, then broil an additional 2 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while cheese remains warm and panko stays crisp.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least an hour to ensure deep flavor penetration and tender meat.
- Pat chicken dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in moisture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and richer cheese flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Adjust broiling time carefully to prevent burning, as cheese and panko can quickly turn from golden to charred.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Searing, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg