Description
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken is golden, crunchy, and loaded with cheesy garlic flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and golden brown.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with pasta, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning or fresh grated garlic to the breadcrumb mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, garlic parmesan chicken, baked chicken, easy dinner