Herbed Parmesan Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken with a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, baked golden for a satisfying family meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Dairy
02 - 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herbs & Spices
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Breading & Coating
10 - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed)
11 - 2 large eggs
→ For Drizzling
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well blended.
04 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dip each breast into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
05 - Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each piece with olive oil to promote even browning.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Parmesan and breadcrumb crust gets genuinely crispy in the oven without any frying.
- It uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and herb garden.
- Leftovers the next day make an incredible sandwich layered with mayo and arugula.
02 -
- If you skip patting the chicken dry the egg wash slides right off and the coating will not stick.
- Do not crowd the pan or the steam will soften the crust before it has a chance to crisp.
03 -
- For an extra crispy finish flip the broiler on for the last 2 minutes and watch it like a hawk.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture on with your palms rather than your fingertips for a thicker more even crust.