Try this recipe from our YouTube copycat video from Restaurant Recipe Recreations, based around One Horn Steak House's recipe for parmesan-crusted chicken.
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This is a restaurant-quality dish you can bring to your own kitchen. The key steps for getting great flavor are marinating the chicken, then finishing it off under the broiler for a crispy crust.
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As a fan of cooking videos rather than reading a recipe, I feel like the cook is there with me in the kitchen. I am a big fan and try these at home regularly.
Key Takeaways
Getting Your Recipe Ready
Main Proteins and Dairy
Start by getting everything ready. You'll need roughly four five-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, some grated and shredded parmesan for different steps in the recipe, and some provolone slices, which can melt on top of the chicken.
Don't forget the bottle of ranch sauce and panko breadcrumbs for the crispy crust. This recipe uses Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, but you can use any brand. You can also use homemade breadcrumbs, but panko really does crisp up well. I always have some in my pantry.
You might think grated and shredded cheese are the same, but they are slightly different. I like to grate my cheese if I am working to incorporate it into a sauce, and keep the shredded parmesan for garnish.
Kitchen Staples You’ll Need
Smart Swaps When You’re in a Pinch
The Longhorn Steakhouse Secret
Finding The True Recipe
What's different about this recipe is that it isn't another random copycat. This creator tracked down the original recipe from Longhorn's website, using their ingredients: butter, garlic, parmesan, panko, probably, and ranch. You can play around, but the cool seasoning comes from the melted butter and garlic salt.
This is a true copycat dish for when you want something like what you get at Longhorn's restaurant. The great thing about that is this recipe delivers in flavor. It's based on the original recipe; that's the key to a great copycat recipe. I always do plenty of research so I can recreate something as close to the original as possible.
An Important Note About Soaking The Chicken
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ranch dressing | 1/2 cup |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 lemon |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1/3 cup |
| Garlic salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Cracked black pepper | To taste |
Making Your Own Version At Home
Preparing the Chicken Marinade
Creating the Flavor Mixture
Next, you have to prepare the chicken meat. It is a buttermilk ranch dressing base, using the juice of half a lemon for acidity to get that great depth of flavor. Worcestershire sauce is added. Don't forget to use olive oil and cracked pepper mixed together, and use it to coat the chicken.
Some people might not think of using ranch as a marinade base, but it works so well. I definitely give it a try if you haven't. I use it for marinating regularly.
Worcestershire sauce is another key ingredient people don't use enough. Even just a couple of dashes can make a big difference and give any dish you're cooking a nice kick. I like to use it in my marinades for steak. It just gives such a delicious depth to the whole dish.
Marinade ingredients:
Soaking Time for Better Taste
Quick Store Option
Making Your Creamy Spreads And Crunchy Toppings
Homemade Ranch Mixture
You can create the spread from simply two ingredients: buttermilk ranch mixed with grated parmesan. You can do this ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until ready to prepare.
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Use equal parts parmesan to ranch for a delicious spread. When I discovered the pairing of hummus and carrots, I was amazed I had discovered it before. I thought, how could I have missed this? It's so good. Keep ranch dressing in your pantry, and this spread will never be far away.
I'm a big lover of parmesan cheese in general, and I'm not shy about adding it to my cooking and as a garnish. Shortcuts are great in the kitchen; my favorite ones are Greek yogurt and self-raising flour. It's the easiest and simplest two-ingredient dough you will find.
Golden Parmesan Crumb Coating
Ingredients needed:
Getting That Chicken Golden and Tender
Searing Your Chicken Just Right
To get your chicken lovely, golden, and tender, you need to use a hot pan and two to three tablespoons of olive oil. Make sure you shake the chicken to get rid of any excess marinade. The hot pan gives color and flavor to your chicken. Don't overcrowd the pan, and cook in small batches of 2-3 pieces.
I like to give them at least 4 to 5 minutes per side to properly brown before I flip. It's so easy to crowd the pan if you are impatient, but it does make a difference to the end result. Whenever I'm searing a protein like chicken, I always work for the right balance of golden brown, not too light, not too dark, just right.
If you think that overcrowding a pan doesn't make a difference, I always say, try it with mushrooms, and you will see how important it is. If you know it, you really know it.
Making Sure It’s Done
Building Your Cheesy Masterpiece
Putting It All Together
To assemble your dish, take your chicken and place it into a casserole dish, adding a good wear of your parmesan and ranch spread. Top with a slice of provolone and then finish with the panko and parmesan crumb topping. Now it's ready to go into the oven and melt.
I love provolone for this as it melts so well. Don't be shy with the toppings; you want as much flavor as you can on your chicken.
Casserole dish stale recipes or so good; I always find them more stressful than trying to individually portion each meal. The order in which you wear your ingredients can be so important in cooking, think of lasagna and you will understand my meaning.
Getting That Perfect Golden Color
Staying Safe in the Kitchen
Final Steps And How To Serve
Adding Fresh Parsley For Color
To serve this up, use a garnish of freshly chopped curly parsley. This gives a little hint of color and more of a restaurant-style look. You can sometimes use curly parsley, or if you don't have it, Italian parsley will work too.
When making our weeknight dish, I always try to make sure I have the garnish, but I wait to be real as well, so sometimes I just don't bother; it's not important. My favorite parsley is flat; it has better flavor and is easier to work with. I like the texture better.
I wait to serve this with a side dish of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Unusually, a big believer in garnishes, depending on the texture. For something like a sprinkle of parsley, it can be easily skipped, but using something like chopped nuts gives a dish extra dimension when we feel like our meal is missing something if we skip it.
Family-Friendly Side Dishes
Final Thoughts And Community Connection
Tell Me Your Recipe Dreams
This great recipe came about because an audience member named Joy requested it in the comments. This creator is now asking for more requests, such as appetizers, kid-friendly foods, date night, and comfort classics, to name just a few.
If I had to request someone to create a restaurant dish, I would choose lobster mac and cheese, but elevated to Louis's standard. I love it when creators take requests from their audience. It makes you feel more connected to the creator and helps give people what they want.
