Description
Flaky, golden-brown chicken breasts with a savory garlic parmesan crust. This baked, easy-to-make dish offers a crispy texture without deep frying, featuring fresh garlic and panko breadcrumbs for a rich, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (hard or shredded)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil (high heat-resistant)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Optional dairy-free substitute: 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt. Let rest 5 minutes
In a bowl, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder using a fork
Coat chicken in oil with fingers or a brush for even coverage
Press chicken into parmesan mixture to fully coat both sides. Shake off excess
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 25 minutes until golden brown
Let chicken rest 10 minutes before serving
For extra crisp: Broil final 2-3 minutes (optional)
Notes
Use room temperature chicken for better coating adhesion
Apply oil with fingertips for detailed coverage
Press mixture firmly for maximum crust adherence
Store in sealed containers for up to 3 days
Dairy-free option: Substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
