Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken/Steak Recipe

Longhorn Steakhouse is a western-themed chain restaurant known for its fun, welcoming atmosphere and large entree portions. Besides steaks, Longhorn serves plenty of chicken and seafood dishes as well. One of their more popular dishes is the Parmesan Crusted Chicken. If you like it as much as we do, we’ll show you how to make it from your own kitchen in this Copycat Longhorn Parmesan-Crusted Chicken/Steak Recipe.

The recipe we share below is specifically for chicken. But you can use the same recipe for a parmesan-crusted steak. For the chicken, pound it out to 3/4 inch thick, and place it in the marinade. Below, we share how to make your very own marinade from scratch, but if you’re in a time crunch or you don’t have all of the ingredients, you can substitute it with 1 1/4 cups of Italian dressing. This will also cut down on preparation time. Be sure to let the chicken (or steak) rest in the marinade for at least 30 minutes. You can also leave them in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

For the parmesan crust, set your oven to broil, and coat the chicken or steak with the Panko bread crumb and cheese mix. While this recipe has a few steps, it’s relatively easy, and you’ll be feasting in no time.

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken/Steak Recipe

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinade Time 30

Calories 557 kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts pounded to ¾ inch thick
2 tbsp vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

For the Marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Distilled white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp pepper

For the Parmesan Crust

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped into bits
3/4 cup Provolone cheese, chopped into bits
6 tbsp Buttermilk Ranch salad dressing
5 tbsp melted butter
2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup Pank bread crumbs

Instructions

First, whisk all of the marinade ingredients together until well-combined and set aside.
Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag, remove the air, and seal. Use a meat mallet to pound it to ¾ inch thick. Sprinkle each side of the chicken lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
Place the chicken in a new freezer bag along with the marinade. Seal out the air and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or overnight.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in the hot skillet on each side. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium. Each side will take 3-5 minutes. Once each side is a nice, golden brown and the middle is cooked, set the chicken aside.
Preheat the oven to a low broil or 450 degrees F. Combine all of the Parmesan crust topping ingredients except for the Panko, and microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir to combine, and mix in the Panko breadcrumbs; then microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Spread on top of the chicken.
Bake until the cheese is melted and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes. Add a slice of lemon before serving if desired.

Notes

If you want to take a nice shortcut, Italian Salad Dressing makes a fantastic marinade for this chicken for a simpler version. Ise about 1 + 1/4 cup.

If you enjoyed this Copycat Longhorn Parmesan-Crusted Chicken/Steak recipe, check out our list of 10 must-order items at Longhorn Steakhouse. Or hit your local location today.