Description
A simple oven-baked dish where juicy chicken breasts get a crunchy, cheesy coating made from grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the chicken breasts and place them on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is pat dry before dredging for the best crust. If using thicker chicken breasts, consider pounding them for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, garlic, easy dinner, weeknight meal