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A plate with two crispy, golden pieces of Parmesan Crusted Chicken sitting in a creamy sauce, garnished with parsley.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts topped with a crisp, Parmesan Crusted Chicken crust that stays crunchy even after baking—perfect for busy nights when you want something that tastes restaurant-level without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Pound to even thickness
  • Salt - To season chicken
  • Cooking spray - For light greasing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise - Acts as “glue” for cheese
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated - Grate yourself for best crispness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Flavor boost
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Herbs mix
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - For mild smokiness
  • Panko breadcrumbs optional - To add extra crunch (if not low-carb)
  • Fresh parsley lemon zest, red pepper flakes - For garnish / extra flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Use a rimmed one)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To ensure internal temp = 165°F (74°C))
  • 1 Small bowl (For mixing mayo & cheese coating)
  • 1 Cheese grater (Grate fresh Parmesan (better texture))

Method
 

  1. Crispy cheese-coated chicken baked to juicy perfection
    A raw whole chicken resting on a paper towel, ready to be seasoned or cooked.
  2. Chicken with golden, crunchy Parmesan coating and flavor
    A close-up shot of shredded cheese mixed with some seasoning, resting in a bowl, with a fork for stirring.
  3. Juicy chicken topped with herby, crunchy cheese crust
    Several breaded chicken breasts topped with a generous layer of grated cheese, ready for baking, placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Baked chicken with bold, savory and crunchy crust
    A golden and crispy serving of Parmesan Crusted Chicken, garnished with chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese, presented on a white plate.
  5. Flavorful chicken with a crisp, cheesy outer layer
    A plate with two crispy, golden pieces of Parmesan Crusted Chicken sitting in a creamy sauce, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 220mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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