Description
Whipping up this Parmesan Crusted Chicken brings serious dinner magic to your kitchen with minimal effort. Crispy, cheesy goodness comes together faster than you can order takeout, making weeknight meals deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dry Coating:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F and grab a large baking sheet to prepare your crispy chicken adventure.
- Create your seasoned coating by thoroughly combining 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them until completely blended.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help the coating stick perfectly.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces on the baking sheet, leaving space between them for even browning.
- Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil across the top of each chicken breast to enhance golden crispiness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to seal in those delicious juices before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and crispiest crust.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before coating to help the breading stick better.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg