Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, packed with flavor and easy to make!
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- shallow bowl
- skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2-3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin filets (about 2lbs)
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Coating
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 heaping cup panko breadcrumbs or regular
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breast into a few thinner filets. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl add the olive oil and garlic then stir together.
- In another shallow dish, add the bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip chicken in olive oil then bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs into the chicken on both sides. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Remove chicken from oven. Flip and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, 165 degrees F.
- Remove chicken to a serving platter to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Air Fryer Method: Cook at 375° for 10 minutes, flip and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Stovetop Method: Cook chicken in a skillet over medium with olive oil, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 56gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 681mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3mg
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