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Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken for a Quick Dinner

Close-up of juicy parmesan crusted chicken cut in half, showing the white interior and golden crust.
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Make this easy baked Parmesan crusted chicken for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, cheesy coating using Panko breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare three shallow dishes for the breading station. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. If the chicken breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch, for even cooking.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Press the chicken firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, coating both sides completely.
  7. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your choice of pasta, salad, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra zest, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the Panko mixture.
  • To achieve a restaurant-style crust, you can briefly pan-sear the crusted chicken in a hot skillet for 1 minute per side before baking.
  • This recipe works well with thin-cut chicken cutlets; reduce the baking time by 5 to 7 minutes if using thinner pieces.

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