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Parmesan Crusted Chicken: The Ultimate Crispy & Juicy Recipe

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal with a perfectly crispy, cheesy crust and an incredibly juicy interior. It's quick, easy, and made with simple pantry staples, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated is best
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
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Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread this mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and dried parsley. Press each mayonnaise-coated chicken breast firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
  4. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 42gFat: 25gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For an extra crispy crust, you can lightly spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray before baking.
Tip 2: Feel free to add other seasonings to the breadcrumb mixture, such as Italian seasoning or paprika, for a different flavor profile.
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