Description
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious and crispy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until well combined.
- Place the flour in a third shallow bowl.
- Take each chicken breast and coat it in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated on both sides.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can also substitute the chicken breasts with chicken tenders for a quicker cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 300mg