Delight your taste buds with this elegant and flavorful Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast served alongside a refreshing spinach salad drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions, this dish combines simple ingredients for extraordinary results.
Ingredients
For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
🐔 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🍞 1 cup bread crumbs
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
🥚 2 eggs
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spinach Salad:
🥬 4 cups fresh baby spinach
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥑 1 avocado, sliced
🧅 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Dressing:
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
🍇 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
🍯 1 teaspoon honey
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🌿 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1- Prep the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, salt, and Italian herbs.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
2- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Then, press the chicken into the Parmesan mixture, ensuring even coating on all sides.
3- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the crusted chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4- Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion.
5- Make the Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
6- Assemble the Dish:
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the spinach salad.
- Serve the salad alongside the Parmesan crusted chicken for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Equipment: Skillet, shallow bowls, whisk, large bowl
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure even thickness of chicken for consistent cooking.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in the dressing before crusting.
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