Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A classic dish featuring crunchy Parmesan crusted chicken breasts that are tender and juicy on the inside.
- 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 (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot accompanied by your favorite sides.
Notes
Purge the chicken of excess moisture before coating for better adhesion of ingredients. For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat breadcrumbs or an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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