Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Basil Aioli is a crispy, cheesy chicken dish paired with a creamy, herbaceous basil aioli. It’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners or gourmet-style meals.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the basil aioli by blending fresh basil, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season the flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with a mixture of Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving with basil aioli.
Notes
- Chill breaded chicken before frying to help the crust stick.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes as an alternative to pan-frying.
- Basil aioli can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with aioli
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
