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Ultimate Crispy Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Two thick slices of perfectly cooked parmesan crusted chicken showing the white interior and golden crust.
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Create a restaurant-quality chicken dinner at home. This recipe delivers juicy chicken breasts with a perfectly golden, crunchy Parmesan crust using a simple baking method.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. This helps them cook evenly and stay juicy.
  3. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, whisk the egg and water together. In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge each pounded chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Press the chicken firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, coating both sides completely. Press the crust on to help it adhere.
  7. Place the crusted chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the melted butter.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy baked chicken, you can place the baking sheet in the oven while it preheats. This adds initial heat to the bottom crust.
  • If you prefer an Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • To make this a Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Chicken variation, skip the butter brush and top the crust with a thin slice of Provolone cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.

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