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Oven Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Crispy Oven Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Everyone Will Love

This Oven Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers delicious flavors and a crispy texture that's sure to impress anyone at your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Butterflied cutlets for even cooking
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best melting
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Or substitute with dried oregano and basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
For the Breading Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted, can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For additional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Or use fresh minced garlic
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or basil For garnishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Butterfly your chicken breasts and pound them to about ¾-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, mix melted butter and olive oil. Dip each chicken cutlet into this mixture.
  5. Coat each cutlet in the panko-Parmesan mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly covered.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the cutlets evenly. Bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to pat the chicken dry for better adherence of the crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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