Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A crispy, cheesy, and juicy Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian-style)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.