Crispy Oven-Parmesan Baked Chicken
A quick and satisfying dish of chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until well beaten.
- Mix together panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, feel free to swap regular breadcrumbs for panko. Experiment with spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg