Description
Make this easy, crispy Parmesan crusted chicken for a perfect weeknight dinner. We bake the chicken breasts until they are juicy inside and golden brown outside using a Panko breadcrumb coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 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°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- If the chicken breasts are very thick, lightly pound them to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch, for even cooking.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place the flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off.
- Press the chicken firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, ensuring both sides are completely coated. Press the crust on so it adheres well.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an Air Fryer version: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Place the crusted chicken in the basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- To make this a Longhorn copycat style, 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 side of lemon butter sauce or creamy garlic sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130