Description
Juicy chicken breasts with a crispy golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and lightly oil it.
- Mix the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- In a second bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
- If chicken breasts are uneven, pound to about 3/4-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Dip each breast into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then press into the Parmesan mixture on both sides.
- Place coated breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the crusts.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and crust is golden.
- If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes for extra color.
- Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour. For more flavor, mix in a tablespoon of melted butter with the coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken, crispy chicken, easy dinner