Description
Chicken Parmesan brings comfort right to your dinner table with crispy breaded chicken smothered in marinara and melted cheese. Serve alongside pasta for a classic meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a clean baking dish for your chicken.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and juice from 1 whole lemon in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then generously massage the seasoning mixture into every surface of the meat.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken breasts into the baking dish, arranging them with space between each piece to ensure even cooking.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, which helps retain the juices and keeps the meat tender.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer, which should read 165°F for safe consumption.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- For extra crispy exterior, pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 209 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1162 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg