Description
Parmesan crusted chicken celebrates classic Italian-American comfort cooking with crispy golden breading and tender meat. Cheese and herbs create a delightful flavor profile you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and gather all necessary tools for precise chicken preparation.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a shallow container, creating a smooth, uniform coating medium.
- Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate dish, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Gently dredge each chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully press the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture onto the egg-coated chicken, creating a uniform and adherent crust.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat (around 350F) for optimal searing conditions.
- Place chicken breasts in the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown exterior develops.
- Transfer the skillet with chicken into a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 15-18 minutes.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F to ensure complete cooking and food safety.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and aromatic enhancement.
- Plate with complementary side dishes and serve immediately while crisp and warm.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for a low-carb or gluten-free version that maintains the crispy texture.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before coating to help the Parmesan mixture adhere better and create an extra-crispy golden crust.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer for perfectly safe and juicy results.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before coating to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg