Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A quick and easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe with a crispy, cheesy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl until well mixed.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a little salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure every bit is covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy Parmesan crusted chicken!
Notes
Let the chicken rest after baking for the juices to settle and improve the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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