Description
Make this easy Parmesan crusted chicken for a juicy, crispy dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights. You bake these chicken breasts until golden brown and serve them with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. This helps them cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Set up your dredging stations. In a shallow dish, place the flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs and water together. In a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken: Take one pounded chicken breast and coat it lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, letting the extra drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the Panko mixture, coating both sides completely.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake the chicken for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius) and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Cooking time depends on thickness.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This keeps the chicken juicy.
Notes
- For an Air Fryer version: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 Celsius). Lightly spray the coated chicken with oil. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- If you want a restaurant-style flavor like Longhorn Parmesan Chicken, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and spread a thin layer over the chicken before applying the Panko crust.
- Serve this crispy Parmesan chicken with a simple lemon butter sauce or a side of pasta for a complete easy chicken dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130