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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This easy Parmesan chicken recipe layers mayo, bread crumbs, and high heat to make it crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large shallow bowl or on a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Use a thin, sharp knife to slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin fillets. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board, and gently pound to about ⅜-inch with a meat tenderizer.
  3. Brush both sides of the chicken fillets with mayonnaise to evenly coat. Dredge each of the chicken fillets in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until cooked through and the outsides are golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Notes:
  • Instead of garlic powder, use 1 clove of fresh garlic that's been pressed or very finely minced instead.
  • Instead of Italian seasoned bread crumbs, use regular bread crumbs with 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning added to it.
  • Instead of mayonnaise, use 4 tablespoons melted butter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 169IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 169IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.