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Weeknight • Chicken

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Broccolini

Golden-brown chicken cutlets topped with Parmesan, served alongside tender roasted broccolini.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Broccolini

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner! This Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Broccolini is incredibly flavorful and comes together with minimal fuss. The chicken gets wonderfully golden and crunchy, and the broccolini roasts right alongside for a complete, healthy meal.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into thin cutlets
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crispiness)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Broccolini

  • 1 bunch broccolini (about 12 oz), trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the mixture, pressing gently to coat both sides. Arrange chicken on one half of the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    In a medium bowl, toss trimmed broccolini with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread broccolini in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle the coated chicken cutlets with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and golden brown, and broccolini is tender-crisp. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tips

  • If you don't have broccolini, regular broccoli florets or asparagus spears would work well.
  • For extra crispy chicken, you can broil for the final 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Try serving this with a simple side of pasta tossed with olive oil and garlic.

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