Herbed Parmesan Chicken (Print Page)
Juicy chicken with a crispy golden Parmesan and herb crust, ready in 40 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Herbed Parmesan Coating
03 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley)
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Wet Mix
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ For Cooking
10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
04 - In a separate shallow dish, combine the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until evenly distributed.
05 - Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then dredge through the Parmesan-herb coating, pressing firmly on all sides to ensure an even, adherent crust.
06 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, sear the breaded chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms.
07 - Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through completely.
08 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Parmesan and herb coating creates a crust so crunchy and flavorful you will wonder why you ever ordered it at a restaurant.
- It transforms a plain weeknight chicken breast into something worthy of guests without any fuss.
02 -
- Do not rush the searing step because that initial golden crust is what makes this dish stand out from ordinary baked chicken.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan instead of the shelf stable grated kind is the single change that transforms the texture from acceptable to extraordinary.
03 -
- Let the breaded chicken rest on a plate for five minutes before searing so the coating sets and adheres firmly instead of falling apart in the pan.
- Start searing on medium high heat but do not be afraid to lower it slightly if the butter starts browning too fast because burnt butter will bitterness to the whole dish.