Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts
Delightfully crispy baked chicken breasts, seasoned and coated with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan for a guilt-free comfort food dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture by combining panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast by dipping into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
- Breading time! Coat the chicken thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain moisture and enhance flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts prior to preparation. Double-dip for extra crunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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