35-Minute Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken That Melts Hearts
Crispy Parmesan crusted chicken with garlic and Italian herbs. A simple baked chicken recipe for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets
- Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl
- Whisk eggs with milk in another bowl
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat in Parmesan mixture
- Press coating to adhere
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown
- Transfer to baking tray
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for best results
- Chicken thickness should be even for consistent cooking
- Check doneness with meat thermometer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg