🧄 Crispy, Juicy & Bursting with Flavor

This Juicy Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and ready in just 40 minutes. A family-favorite chicken recipe that tastes like a restaurant meal but is super easy to make at home!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley, lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Prep chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ½ inch).
2. Mix coating: In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Egg wash: Beat eggs in another shallow bowl.
4. Bread chicken: Dip each chicken breast into egg wash, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
5. Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
6. Rest & serve: Transfer to plate, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, USDA-based)

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbohydrates: 12 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugars: 1 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sodium: 650 mg

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s quick, flavorful, and requires simple pantry ingredients. The crispy golden crust locks in the juices, making this chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or even entertaining guests.

Mia Carter

Juicy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Easy 40-Min Dinner Recipe Everyone Raves About

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — this Parmesan crusted chicken is a family favorite that’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 portions

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs panko or Italian-style
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large large eggs beaten
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
• 1 lemon cut into wedges (optional garnish)

Equipment

• 1 cutting board
• 1 meat mallet
• 2 shallow bowls
• 1 skillet

Method

 

1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
2. In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs.
4. Dip chicken into egg wash, then coat in breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
5. Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
6. Transfer to plate, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 45gFat: 6gSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Bake option: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Use thighs instead of breasts if preferred.
Gluten-free option: swap breadcrumbs with almond flour.
Pairs well with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or salad.

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