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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- zest of one lemon
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Fresh lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Trim the chicken and cut it into serving-size pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, cover, and refrigerate for thirty minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the bread crumbs, parmesan, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces into the bread crumbs, coating both sides. Place on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Serve with fresh lemon slices.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
1154mg
(48%)
Potassium
925mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1154mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.