Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A deliciously crispy and savory baked Parmesan crusted chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper
- Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
- 2-3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin filets (about 2lbs)
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 heaping cup panko breadcrumbs or regular
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 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: Place in air fryer basket and cook at 375° for 10 minutes. Flip chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Stovetop Method: heat a large skillet over medium, with a coating of olive oil in the pan. Cook chicken on both sides, flipping once, until golden and cooked through. Add more oil, and cook in batches, as needed. Sheet pan meal Idea: Make it a meal, by roasting veggies while the chicken rests.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 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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