Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)
Golden, crunchy chicken with savory garlic-Parmesan crust
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Coating
02 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Wet Mixture
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
→ For Greasing
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure proper coating adhesion.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until fully combined.
04 - In another shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Dip each chicken breast first in the egg mixture, then coat evenly in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
06 - Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the tops with olive oil or melted butter for extra crispiness.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, with a golden and crisp coating.
08 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy Parmesan crust creates this incredible crunch that makes every bite satisfying
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with minimal cleanup afterward
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- Pounding the chicken to even thickness prevents thinner parts from drying out while thicker parts finish cooking
- Letting the coated chicken sit for 10 minutes before baking helps the coating set and stay put
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to hit exactly 165°F so you never overcook the chicken again
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to regain that crunch