Oh yes — the LongHorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken copycat is a juicy, crispy, cheesy chicken dish that’s perfect for recreating restaurant vibes at home. 🍗🧀
Here’s a recipe you can make in your own kitchen:
LongHorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken (Copycat)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2–3/4 inch) for uniform cooking.
- Set up breading stations
- Station 1: Flour mixed with salt and pepper
- Station 2: Eggs + water, beaten
- Station 3: Breadcrumbs + Parmesan + garlic powder + paprika
- Bread the chicken
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble & bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Place fried chicken in a baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Pair with pasta, garlic bread, or a side salad for a full steakhouse-style meal.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Use panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan for crunch.
- Low-carb: Skip breadcrumbs and coat with almond flour + Parmesan.
- Make-ahead: Bread and fry chicken ahead of time; assemble and bake before serving.
- Sauce options: Use a spicy marinara or roasted red pepper sauce for flavor twists.
If you want, I can also make a lighter, healthier version that’s oven-baked instead of fried, but still creamy and cheesy — perfect if you want steakhouse flavor without all the oil.
Do you want me to do that version too?
