Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Steakhouse Style

Ingredients

• 4 (6oz) Chicken Breasts
• 120 ml bottled Ranch Dressing
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 60 ml High-quality Mayonnaise
• 40 g Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
• 30 g Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 60 g Panko Breadcrumbs
• 40 g Shaved Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even 1/2 inch thickness for uniform cooking.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the chicken with ranch dressing, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C).

4. 4

   While chicken sears, whisk together the mayonnaise, shredded white cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to create the cheese sauce.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs, shaved parmesan cheese, melted butter, and dried parsley until well combined to create the crust mixture.

6. 6

   Top each seared chicken breast with a layer of the mayonnaise-cheese mixture, and finally the panko-parmesan crust.

7. 7

   Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely, until the crust is mahogany-colored and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).