Description
A crispy and juicy baked chicken dish with a toasty Parmesan crust that is perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and if needed, pound to an even thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet. For a crispier crust, spray with cooking spray or brush with melted butter or olive oil.
- Bake for 22–30 minutes, until golden and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
This recipe is easy and great for beginner cooks. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg