Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan-crusted chicken features a golden, crunchy, and cheesy coating over juicy chicken breasts, making it a perfect weeknight comfort dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs Panko can be used for an extra-crispy crust.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated gives better texture and flavor.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Low-moisture mozzarella melts well.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with canola oil.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place the flour in another dish.
Breading and Cooking
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture to adhere well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken breasts and pan-sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices. For extra crisp, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.