Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A simple and flavorful oven-baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a crispy herb and cheese coating and juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs if desired)
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
- In another dish, mix melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Dip both sides of the chicken breasts into the butter mixture to coat well.
- Press chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides thoroughly.
- Place coated chicken in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Repeat for remaining chicken breasts.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Notes
Use panko bread crumbs for a crispier texture. Make sure to trim excess fat off chicken breasts for even cooking. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer for best results.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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