Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a buttery parmesan panko crust and baked until golden and crunchy. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that perfect for everyone!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise to form 4-6 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add melted butter to a small bowl or shallow dish. In another bowl or shallow dish, add breadcrumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and stir well to combine.
- Dip chicken pieces into melted butter, coating on each side. Then dunk chicken pieces into breadcrumb mixture, coating each side. Places pieces onto prepared baking pan.
- Spray the tops of chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray (this will help achieve that golden color). Bake for 10 minutes, flip each piece, and continue baking 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let sit for several minutes before serving. This will help the chicken retain that juicy texture.
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Notes
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- See my tips and tricks for making this above the recipe box.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg