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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken That Everyone Will Love

This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a simple, kid-friendly dish that's perfect for busy weeknights and guarantees maximum flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Butter can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil reduce for lower-fat version
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic works for stronger taste
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs regular breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning adjust according to taste preferences
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper freshly ground gives the best flavor
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley or Basil (optional) for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, and garlic powder, whisking until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground pepper.
  4. Prepare the boneless, skinless chicken breasts by butterflying them for even thickness.
  5. Dip each chicken cutlet in the butter mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  6. Place the coated chicken cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  7. Check for doneness by ensuring the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  8. Let the chicken rest, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Perfectly coat the chicken to ensure a crunchy texture. For optimal crispiness, use parchment paper on the baking sheet.

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