🍗🧀 Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with a Melted Cheese Heart ❤️✨
Golden on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside… this Parmesan-crusted chicken stuffed with melted cheese is the perfect comfort food! 😍 Crunchy, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible, it makes a wonderful dinner for family or friends. 🌿
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
🍗 2 thick chicken breasts
🧀 100 g melting cheese (mozzarella, comté, emmental, or raclette)
🧂 60 g grated Parmesan
🍞 80 g panko breadcrumbs (or classic breadcrumbs)
🥚 1 egg
🌾 2 tbsp flour
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
🧂 Salt & pepper
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying) OR a drizzle of oil (for oven baking)
🌿 Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or chives) for garnish
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
1️⃣ Prepare the Stuffed Chicken
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through).
Season inside with salt 🧂 & pepper.
Place a generous slice of cheese 🧀 inside and close tightly (use toothpicks if needed).
2️⃣ Coat with Crispy Parmesan Crust
Prepare 3 plates:
🥄 Plate 1: flour + garlic powder
🥚 Plate 2: beaten egg
🍞 Plate 3: panko breadcrumbs + grated Parmesan
Dip the stuffed chicken in flour, then egg, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mix until fully coated.
3️⃣ Cooking Options
🔥 Pan-fry for extra crispiness:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken 5–7 min per side until golden brown & fully cooked.
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