About
The Best Parmesan Baked Chicken takes the classic chicken parmesan in a new direction! These juicy cutlets of chicken are in fact breaded in both breadcrumbs and parmesan, ensuring there is no bite of it that doesn't carry the sharp and nutty parm flavor. For parm lovers, this is heaven! It's so easy to make The Best Parmesan Baked Chicken and so much less greasy, you'll be wondering why anyone does it the old-fashioned way. Grab your favorite marinara for dipping and dig in!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced into cutlets
- basil, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
- marinara sauce, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 -In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, the olive oil, and the garlic powder.
Step 4 -Microwave the garlic mixture until the butter melts, about 30 seconds.
Step 5 -Whisk the garlic mixture with a fork until very smooth.
Step 6 -In a second shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, the parmesan cheese, the Italian seasoning, the salt, and the pepper and whisk until well-combined.
Step 7 -Dredge the chicken cutlets, 1 at a time, through the garlic mixture and then the breadcrumb mixture, completely coating them on all sides. Make sure to press them lightly so the breading adheres.
Step 8 -Transfer the coated chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 9 -Bake the chicken cutlets, flipping them once halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
Step 10 -Garnish with the basil and serve with the marinara sauce.
