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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken

This baked chicken recipe delivers incredible flavor and crunch thanks to a buttery garlic coating and a crispy parmesan-panko crust. It’s simple to make, oven-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or a quick dinner that feels special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • Chopped parsley or basil to taste (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, melt butter with olive oil and garlic powder in the microwave; whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
  5. Dip each cutlet into butter mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat both sides.
  6. Place chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/crispy-parmesan-crusted-baked-chicken/

Notes

  • Panko gives extra crunch—don’t substitute with regular breadcrumbs unless needed.
  • Cutlets cook faster and stay juicier. If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them or pound to even thickness.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the crumb mixture.