Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers a crispy, golden dinner that makes your family cheer with delight. Coating tender chicken breasts with a cheesy, herbed breadcrumb mixture creates a simple yet delicious meal everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven precisely to 400°F, ensuring your rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Combine 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow mixing dish.
- Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them thoroughly until completely blended.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the whisked eggs, allowing excess liquid to drip off before transferring to the cheese mixture.
- Coat the egg-covered chicken generously in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces on a clean baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for proper heat circulation.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly across the top of the chicken, ensuring light coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help juices redistribute.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help the coating stick better and create a crispier crust.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the richest flavor and best texture in your coating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg