Description
Make crispy, juicy Parmesan crusted chicken breasts in the oven. This easy recipe uses panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick better.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess egg to drip off.
- Press the chicken firmly into the Panko and Parmesan mixture, coating both sides completely.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the tops of the coated chicken with cooking spray before baking.
- To make this an Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius) for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a simple lemon butter sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110