Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken with a cheesy, garlicky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until well blended.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture to create a solid crust.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they become golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm and enjoy your delightful Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
Notes
You can substitute Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch or use different cheeses for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg