Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until well blended.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s completely coated.
- Coat the egg-coated chicken breasts in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing it onto the chicken.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Make sure your chicken breasts are an even thickness for even cooking. Customize the breading with different herbs for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 240mg