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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

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This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of Panko, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, then baked to crispy perfection. The chicken is gently pounded thin, breaded in a three-step dredging process, and baked on a rack for extra crispiness, finished with a quick broil for a golden crust. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying dinner in under an hour.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)

Breading Mixtures

  • 2 eggs (beaten, more if needed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt (divided)
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
  • 1 ¾ cups Panko bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup cornflake crumbs
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

Other

  • Cooking spray (for greasing pan and spraying chicken)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F. If available, place a metal rack on a large rimmed baking sheet to allow air circulation and crisping. If you don’t have a rack, spray the baking sheet lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare wet and dry breading stations: Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. In another shallow dish, mix together the flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. In a third dish, combine the Panko bread crumbs, cornflake crumbs, shredded Parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Pound chicken breasts: Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound each chicken breast to about ½-inch thickness. This ensures even cooking and tender texture. Season each breast with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the crumb mixture, pressing crumbs gently to adhere well.
  5. Arrange and prepare for baking: Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared rack or greased baking sheet. Spray the top of each chicken breast lightly with cooking spray to help crisp the crust.
  6. Bake and broil: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear. Then, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • Using a rack allows heat to circulate around the chicken breasts for a crispier crust.
  • If you don’t have cornflake crumbs, extra Panko or breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute.
  • Make sure to pound the chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid over or undercooking.
  • Spraying the chicken with cooking spray before baking helps achieve a golden crust without deep frying.

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