Description
Succulent parmesan crusted chicken delivers a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in juicy, tender meat. Cheese-lovers and home cooks will savor this simple yet elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- ⅔ cup (55 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquid and Coating Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking.
- Create a flavor-infused liquid coating by whisking together melted butter, olive oil, and aromatic garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Prepare the crispy exterior by combining panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform cutlets by carefully butterflying them to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Immerse each chicken piece completely in the buttery mixture, allowing excess to drip off for a light, even coating.
- Roll the butter-coated chicken in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a robust, golden crust.
- Arrange the crusted chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching for maximum crispiness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 20 minutes, rotating the chicken midway to promote uniform browning.
- Verify doneness by checking that the chicken’s internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F, guaranteeing thoroughly cooked meat.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped herbs and serving immediately while the crust remains wonderfully crisp and warm.
Notes
- Butterfly the chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent dryness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better coating adherence.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help breadcrumbs stick more effectively.
- For gluten-free option, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 641 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg