Description
Crispy oven baked parmesan crusted chicken delivers a golden, cheesy coating that stays crunchy while the meat stays juicy. This quick, high‑protein dinner uses simple pantry staples—panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning—combined with a light spray of olive oil. In just 30 minutes you get a family‑friendly meal that pairs perfectly with roasted veggies or a fresh salad, making weeknight cooking effortless and delicious. Serve hot and enjoy today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken dry, then dip each breast into the mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F and crust is golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil for 1‑2 minutes at the end. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to retain crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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