Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Crispy, cheesy, and utterly delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ¾ inch thickness)
- 1 tsp Salt (to season chicken)
- ½ tsp Black pepper (to season chicken)
- ½ cup All-purpose flour (or almond flour for GF)
- ½ cup Mayonnaise (or 2 beaten eggs)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (mix fine & coarse for texture)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (GF if needed)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (dried)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter (drizzle before baking)
- Optional — Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Optional — Lemon zest (for freshness)
- Optional — Red pepper flakes (for spice)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of ¾ inch for uniform cooking.
- Pat each piece dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: one dish for flour, one for mayonnaise (or eggs), and another for the Parmesan, Panko, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the mayonnaise, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Press the coated chicken into the Parmesan mixture, making sure it’s completely covered.
- Arrange the breaded chicken on a tray and let it rest for about 10 minutes—this helps the coating adhere better.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the chicken on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter for extra flavor.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of lemon zest, or red pepper flakes for added flair.
Notes
Let the coated chicken sit before baking to help the crust stick better. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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