Crispy Oven-Parmesan Baked Chicken
A delightful dish featuring crunchy, cheesy-coated chicken breasts that is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until fully blended.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash first, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour before breading. Use the oven for reheating to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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