Description
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken brings restaurant-quality magic to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Crispy, golden-brown coating and tender meat make this dish a weeknight winner that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine 1 cup panko bread crumbs, ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk ¼ cup melted butter, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a separate shallow dish.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the buttered chicken through the bread crumb mixture, pressing firmly to create a solid, even coating.
- Transfer each coated chicken breast to the baking dish, arranging them without overlapping.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer – the chicken is ready when it reaches 165°F at its thickest point.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and crispiest crust.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help breading stick perfectly and create a crunchier exterior.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 5
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg