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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
This family-favorite Parmesan crusted chicken crisps up so beautifully in the oven without all the grease of deep frying.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 thighs
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¼ cup heavy cream or buttermilk
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup salted butter melted (½ stick)
- Fresh oregano and thyme optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray 2 large baking dishes with nonstick spray.
- In a small shallow bowl, stir together the beaten eggs and heavy cream.
- In another small shallow bowl, stir together the parmesan, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, coating both sides completely. Shake off excess and then dip into the parmesan mixture, pressing down to fully coat the entire chicken with a thick layer.
- Arrange chicken in prepared baking dishes, making sure they don't touch (if they touch, those sections won't get crispy).
- Pour melted butter over all the chicken.
- Cook for approximately 50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve garnished with fresh oregano or thyme.
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Notes
- Storage: Store parmesan crusted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store parmesan crusted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1thigh
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
592IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.