Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without the hassle of frying. This oven-baked recipe features tender, juicy chicken cutlets coated in a crunchy blend of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. Serve it alongside fresh salads, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one shallow bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, and garlic powder. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts for even cooking. Dredge each cutlet in the butter mixture then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg