Description
Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken delivers a golden, cheesy crust in just 30 minutes, using simple pantry staples for a restaurant‑style crunch. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy bake combines grated Parmesan, seasoned breadcrumbs, and tender chicken breasts, yielding a juicy interior and satisfying crisp. Ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or a quick protein boost, the recipe offers 4 servings and pairs well with salads, roasted veggies, or a glass of grape juice.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Beat eggs in a shallow dish.
- Pat chicken dry, dip each breast in eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter or oil.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice
- add red pepper flakes to the coating. Use gluten‑free breadcrumbs for a GF version. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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