Baked Parmesan Chicken
Golden, crispy baked chicken breasts with a savory Parmesan crumb coating offer fast, foolproof weeknight flavor. Perfectly juicy and consistently cooked, this halal-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples for a satisfying, shareable dish that’s ideal for meal prepping or family meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil
Pat chicken breasts dry; slice thick breasts horizontally or gently pound to 1/2-inch thickness
Place flour in one bowl, egg and milk in another, and mix panko with Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third bowl
Coat chicken with flour, shake off excess
Submerge in egg mixture, let excess drip off
Press into Parmesan crumb mixture until fully coated
Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet
Bake 25 minutes, flipping halfway if breasts are thick
Rest 5 minutes before serving
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
Ensure even chicken thickness to prevent overcooking
Optionally flip halfway for golden crisp on both sides
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 2 days in fridge
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