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“Garlic Parmesan chicken breasts served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans, topped with herb butter sauce.”

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast

This crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero — juicy inside with a golden, cheesy crust outside. Made with a simple two-step breading method and baked to perfection at 425°F, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor without frying or mess. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts - Pounded to ¾-inch thickness
  • Salt and black pepper - To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
For the Coating:
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - For extra crunch
  • 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese - Not pre-shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Adds color
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Optional for spice
For the Wet Dip:
  • 2 Large eggs - Beaten
  • 2 tablespoon Whole milk
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
For Cooking:
  • 3 tablespoon Butter - Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - Mixed with butter
  • Cooking spray - For the rack
For Garnish:
  • Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • Lemon wedges - For serving
  • Extra Parmesan cheese - For topping
  • Fresh garlic chips - Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet (For baking the chicken evenly)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (oven-safe) (Keeps chicken crispy on all sides)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Ensures perfect doneness at 165°F)
  • 1 Meat mallet (To pound chicken to even thickness)
  • 3 Shallow bowls (For breading stations)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (To apply butter-oil mixture)

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken evenly, season generously with spices, and let rest at room temperature for juicier, even cooking results.
    “Close-up of golden brown garlic Parmesan chicken breasts garnished with chopped parsley on a gray plate.”
  2. Prepare three bowls for egg wash, breadcrumb-parmesan mix, and butter-oil blend to organize the breading process cleanly.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in garlic egg wash, coat with parmesan-panko mixture, and press firmly for full crisp coverage.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes on a wire rack until golden brown, crispy outside, and perfectly juicy inside.
  5. Rest chicken 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and lemon, and serve immediately for the best crunchy texture.
    “Plate of crispy garlic Parmesan chicken cutlets topped with herbs and grated cheese, served with lemon wedges.”

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 48gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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