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Close-up of golden-brown baked chicken breast with textured Panko and Parmesan crust. (Parmesan Crusted Chicken)
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken: The Ultimate Crispy Baked Recipe

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken features a thick, toasted Panko and Parmesan crust baked to golden-brown perfection. Achieving restaurant-quality crunch in the oven, it remains incredibly juicy inside while offering a savory, nutty, and shattered-crisp exterior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless (680g)
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs 90g
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 100g, finely grated
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley 12g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 2g, freshly cracked
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour 64g
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 28g, melted

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Standard size
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack Fits inside the baking sheet for air circulation
  • 1 Meat Mallet For pounding chicken to even thickness
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure internal temp reaches 165°F

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound chicken breasts to a uniform 0.75-inch (2cm) thickness and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Organize three bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mix of Panko, Parmesan, parsley, pepper, and melted butter in the third.
Breading & Baking
  1. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, then press firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture until a thick crust forms.
  2. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 18-22 minutes until the crust is deep amber and internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 42gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

For the best result, use a wire rack to prevent a soggy bottom.
Always rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Keyword crispy baked chicken,panko chicken,parmesan crusted chicken

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