Description
Perfect for dinner parties, Sunday meals, or weeknight comfort food crispy parmesan crusted chicken never disappoints!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in olive oil.
- Pat chicken dry and press both sides into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Place chicken on baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Let rest, then slice and garnish with thyme or extra parmesan.
Notes
- Broil in the last 2–3 minutes for extra crunch.
- Crushed cornflakes can replace panko for a fun twist.
- Make ahead and chill until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg