Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare juicy chicken breasts with a crispy coating of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Mix coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Beat eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, then coat thoroughly with the Parmesan mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- This recipe also works well in an air fryer at 375°F for about 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
