Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Bacon... 17 JUN 2014DANITA81MAIN DISHES, RECIPES Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon You’ve come to the most viewed, most pinned, most downloaded recipe here at O Taste and See! Thanks for visiting, pull up a chair and have a look around. This recipe epitomized my new motto for dinner…. “When in doubt, smother with cheese and bacon!” There’s really not much to say about Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon except….YUM! Here’s the Recipe: 1/2 tsp salt 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese – for melting on top 3-4 slices bacon - cooked and crumbed (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler) 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon water Oil for frying – about 1/2 – 3/4 cup depending on size of skillet 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – about 4-5 oz each 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and garlic Heat oil over high heat Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese *Note: If oil isn’t hot enough your crust may stick to the bottom of the pan and you’ll lose it all* Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear Time will depend on thickness of chicken Remove from oven and turn oven to broil Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese Update: Over the past few months the most frequently asked question has been, “Can I bake it instead of frying?” I haven’t done that myself so I don’t know how crispy the crust turns out. I have had a few comments from those who have tried baking and said it was great. I’d love to hear about any adjustments you make and how it turns out. Let’s Stay In Touch! Pinterest/ Instagram/ Facebook/ Twitter Side Dish Suggestions: Roasted Veggies Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Southern Fried Apples Dessert: SNICKERS Mini Cheesecakes Related Post: Pepperoni and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken aka Italian Chicken Cordon Bleu Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon Ingredients Oil for frying - about 1/2 - 3/4 cup 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - about 4-5 oz each 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese 3-4 slices bacon - cooked and crumbed (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler) 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon water Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, pepper salt and garlic Heat oil over medium high heat Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear Time will depend on thickness of chicken Remove from oven and turn oven to broil Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese Notes Cook time will vary depending on thickness of chicken. To shorten time, pound chicken thin and fry until done, without baking. By Danita *This post may contain affiliate links Certified “Man Food”. Featured at Share this: Pinterest10K+Facebook10K+GoogleTwitter136EmailPrintStumbleUponMore Like this: Related Pepperoni and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken January 14, 2015 In "Main Dishes" Chicken Parmesan January 22, 2014 In "Main Dishes" Homemade Chicken Fingers April 21, 2014 In "Main Dishes" bacon cheese chicken easy Share Post: Pear Spinach SaladBlueberry Buckle ABOUT POST AUTHOR Danita 81 RESPONSES Alex March 24, 2015 at 5:47 PM Reply is it possible that you could bake it instead of fry it? Danita March 24, 2015 at 7:42 PM Reply Yes, I have had several people ask and some have commented that they did bake it. I haven’t done it myself so I’m not sure how crispy the crust come out but others have said it worked great and they loved it. Thanks Alex for stopping by! Enjoy and I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try it. Amanda March 17, 2015 at 9:51 PM Reply So good! I made this for my husband he totally loved it! I used cheddar and mozzarella on top! Danita March 18, 2015 at 6:51 AM Reply So glad to hear! I love the versatility of this recipe. Thanks Amanda for stopping by to let me know. Have a blessed day! Jeff Davis March 16, 2015 at 4:25 PM Reply I love chicken…but I was wondering if you thought this might be fattening? Danita March 16, 2015 at 9:44 PM Reply Jeff, I try NOT to think about it. LOL! It is gluten-free and low-carb but not likely to be low fat with all the yummy cheese. Thanks for stopping by. Kim W. February 22, 2015 at 7:32 PM Reply Danita! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I made this dish tonight & let me tell you my family was VERY impressed. I tweaked a few things… I used 12 thin cut chicken breast, 1 cup Parmesan cheese w/ 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs. To ensure the crust would stay on I used my deep fryer. Using a deep fryer allowed me to control temp for the oil. I also used three cheesees with the bacon topping… Blue cheese, chaddar cheese & mozzarella. My family of 5 prefers different cheeses so I topped them each with the cheese they like. This dish quick, crusty, juicy and “restaurant quality” as my hubby stated. This will definitely be in our dinner rotation. Danita February 23, 2015 at 7:50 AM Reply Thanks Kim! I love hearing from people who have tried my recipes. Great ideas for making this one your own. I know what you mean about the deep fryer, I use mine most of the time when I fry. Your family of 5 sounds a lot like my family of 5…we like the same things with just a little twist. Recipes that allow me to make one dish and tweak it to fit each person’s prefers are the best. So glad you all enjoyed the chicken. Thanks again for stopping by and for your kind words. Have a blessed week. Jill Walton Pelak March 16, 2015 at 4:19 PM Reply This looks amazing! However, it might be helpful to add that it’s going to take at least 45 minutes from prep, to cooking. I am trying to make this dish as we speak, and won’t get to eat it hot ( nor will one of my kids) as my daughter has gymnastics we will be leaving for. look forward to eating it when I can sit down lol. Danita March 16, 2015 at 9:45 PM Reply Thanks Jill. I appreciate your feedback and will add that note. Sorry you didn’t get to try it right away. Hope it was still good. Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Fayth February 18, 2015 at 7:39 PM Reply I’m curious about how hot the oil is supposed to be. All my cheese stayed in the pan. Not very good Danita February 19, 2015 at 4:21 AM Reply Sometimes it is difficult to know about the oil. I usually allow the oil to heat on high for a couple of minutes then test by dropping a pinch of the Parmesan cheese I’m using for breading into the oil. If it sizzles, it’s ready for frying. Sorry about your crust. I know it’s frustrating. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ll try this recipe again. Heidi February 18, 2015 at 11:09 AM Reply Delicious! ! My family of 5 all loved it which is rare! I did use mozzarella on top since I didn’t have asiago. Danita February 18, 2015 at 2:41 PM Reply Yeah! So glad you loved it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. Teri February 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM Reply I wonder what dipping the chicken into mayo. first and then the cheese mixture would taste like. Danita February 18, 2015 at 10:02 AM Reply I’m not sure Teri. I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try it. I know I’m very odd but I can’t do mayo…seriously, even the smell makes me gag a little. Crazy, but true. Most people would probably love your idea. Stacey February 21, 2015 at 8:31 AM Reply I make a similiar recipe, but I marinate the chicken in Ceasar dressing & then dip in cheese & bread crumbs. It’s really good! Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart February 17, 2015 at 5:51 PM Reply I sent this to my 18 yr old on via Pinterest and he said we need to make it – so make it we are – tonight! I love that the parmesan and egg make such a great crust. I’ll let you know how it goes. Shannon Danita February 17, 2015 at 8:13 PM Reply Thanks Shannon! I can’t wait to here how you like it! Margie April 3, 2015 at 10:33 AM Reply Hi Shannon, Can I ask how you sent this through Pinterest? I would love to do that to save this recipe with my others. Looks delicious. How did yours turn out? Please email me [email protected] Jen February 16, 2015 at 5:55 PM Reply I made this tonight, and it was delicious! My five year old even loved it! The chicken had lots of flavor and was very tender. I melted shredded parmesan on top because I didn’t have asiago and didn’t have a metal rack, and it was still great! Thanks for the great recipe! I will definitely be making it again. Danita February 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM Reply Yeah Jen! So glad to hear your family loved it. I recently made it for about 125 people and I didn’t have racks either. For cost sake I used an Italian 4 cheese blend and it was still wonderful. I love a good versatile recipe. Thanks so much for letting me know it went well. Food bloggers always love it when someone else has great success with one of their recipes. Christina February 16, 2015 at 8:44 AM Reply Do you have to put it on a wire rack ? I don’t have one. Danita February 16, 2015 at 12:03 PM Reply No Christina it doesn’t have to go on a wire rack. That just allow any extra fat to drip away but I have done it without and it’s perfectly fine. I would recommend covering the pan with foil then a little non stick spray so it doesn’t stick and loose all your crust….plus easy clean up! Thanks for stopping by. ENJOY! Christina February 16, 2015 at 2:37 PM Reply Thank you so much for your reply. Going to cook it tonight. Meg February 15, 2015 at 12:09 PM Reply Could you grill the chicken instead of frying? Danita February 15, 2015 at 4:58 PM Reply Hi Meg. Thanks for stopping by! Good question…I guess it depends on what you mean by grill. We usually grill on our outdoor grill and I wouldn’t recommend that. If I grill indoors I usually mean cooking meat on my griddle. I don’t know if that would work either. The crust really needs the hot oil to seal it to the chicken. I think without it the cheese would burn before the chicken got done. You could probably bake it without browning first, although I haven’t tried, and get a fairly good result. If you decide to try it I’d love to hear how it turns out. Have a blessed week. Dan February 14, 2015 at 5:25 PM Reply Can you bake this instead of frying it? Danita February 15, 2015 at 7:31 AM Reply Hi Dan. Yes, you could skip the frying part and just bake it. The crust may not be quite as crispy but it should still be OK. I’d recommend baking it directly on the baking sheet instead of a wire rack, using a little oil on the baking sheet and turning about half way through. This would be more like “oven frying”. If you just don’t want to use any oil I’d probably line the pan with foil and spray it with non stick cooking spray, just for an easier clean up. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed weekend! LaDonna March 6, 2015 at 9:32 PM Reply I baked mine in a cast iron skillet. I pre-heated the skillet in the oven and then when it was hot I added the chicken. Half way through baking I turned it and the followed the rest if the directions. Was sooooo good!