Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even 3/4-inch thickness; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs beaten; 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling

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4 servings

10 min prep

25 min cook

35 min total

Dinner Chicken Baked High-protein

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Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. A simple, high-protein dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even 3/4-inch thickness)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)

Equipment

baking sheet
wire rack
shallow bowl
whisk
meat mallet or plastic wrap
instant-read thermometer

Steps

1

Preheat Oven
preheat 10 min

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and lightly grease the rack with cooking spray or a thin brush of olive oil. This elevated setup allows hot air to circulate under the chicken for an evenly crispy crust.
2

Pound and Season the Chicken
prep 5 min

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper to ensure the meat is flavorful all the way through.
3

Mix the Parmesan Crust
prep 3 min

In a shallow bowl, combine the grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, remaining salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
4

Coat the Chicken
prep 4 min

Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off, then press firmly into the parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly. Place each coated breast onto the prepared wire rack. While this bakes, start step 5 to prepare for serving.
5

Bake the Chicken
cook 25 min

Drizzle olive oil evenly over the tops of the coated chicken breasts to encourage browning. Bake at 425°F for 22–25 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F. Do not flip during baking, as the wire rack crisps the bottom naturally.
6

Rest the Chicken
rest 5 min

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the rack for 3–5 minutes before cutting. Resting allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, keeping each bite moist and tender.
7

Serve
serve

Transfer the chicken breasts to plates and serve immediately while the crust is still crispy. Pair with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, or pasta for a complete high-protein dinner.