Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A delicious and versatile Parmesan crusted chicken dish that combines comfort with elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, letting any excess egg drip off.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coverage on both sides.
- Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
Notes
For a healthier version, try baking the chicken without frying it first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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