Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print)

Crispy coating meets tender chicken in this garlic-Parmesan bake.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

02 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

04 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

06 - 1 teaspoon paprika

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

09 - 2 large eggs

10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure proper coating adhesion.

03 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl until fully combined.

04 - Combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate shallow dish.

05 - Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

06 - Place coated chicken breasts on prepared baking dish. Drizzle tops with olive oil or melted butter for enhanced crispiness.

07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and coating is golden brown and crispy.

08 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.

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The crispy Parmesan crust creates this incredible crunch that makes restaurant-quality chicken feel totally doable at home
Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry

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Dry chicken breasts are absolutely crucial for getting the coating to stick properly
Press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto the chicken or you'll have patches where it falls off

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Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken while waiting for the crust to get golden
Let the coating sit on the chicken for about 10 minutes before baking if you have time it helps it adhere even better