Description
Parmesan Chicken delivers a golden, crunchy dinner that comes together faster than your favorite takeout. Seasoned breadcrumbs and grated cheese create an irresistible coating that makes your weeknight meal feel completely special.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring your surface is well-prepared for crispy chicken.
- Combine 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour ½ cup flour into the first bowl, whisk 2 large eggs in the second bowl, and create your seasoned Parmesan-Panko mixture in the third bowl.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to help breading adhere perfectly.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely into beaten eggs, allowing extra to drip away.
- Press each egg-coated chicken breast into Parmesan-Panko mixture, ensuring every inch gets a thick, even coating.
- Transfer breaded chicken onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even browning.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across chicken breasts, which helps achieve maximum golden crispiness.
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, rotating pan halfway through to ensure consistent cooking.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Rest chicken for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Always pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before breading to ensure consistent cooking and crispy texture.
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels before starting the breading process to help the coating stick better and become extra crisp.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese for the coating instead of using pre-packaged grated cheese, as it provides more flavor and better adherence.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs in place of Panko.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg