Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Breasts Recipe (6 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Jan Mostrom

If you need an easy weeknight dinner, this wonderful baked chicken recipe with a crispy Parmesan crust is fast, tasty and ready to serve with a simple vegetable in about 35 minutes. Kind of perfect, right? This baked chicken recipe is crispy, juicy and hard to stop eating.

To make this easy Parmesan chicken dinner you will need to gather just a few simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, olive oil, either mayonnaise, Dijon mustard or Caesar salad dressing and fresh lemons for serving. The chicken is coated in the ingredients and baked in the oven until juicy, golden and crispy. A fresh squeeze of lemon adds just the perfect touch of tartness, so serve the meal with fresh lemon slices.

Serve this 30-minute chicken dinner with your favorite side dishes. We served it with a simple side of green beans with olive oil. Delicious!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnishing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• mayonnaise, Dijon mustard or Caesar salad dressing

Recipe Notes

• You could use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts. It may affect cooking time.

• Grate your Parmesan cheese fresh, if you can.

• For a gluten-free dinner, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pan into the oven to preheat. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally in half to make two cutlets per breast. Use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to pound or roll the chicken to about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle each cutlet with a bit of salt and pepper.
   
2. In a medium shallow bowl stir together the panko, Parmesan, parsley and a pinch of salt, pepper and oil. Mix well.
   
3. Spread a thin layer of mayo, mustard or dressing on top each cutlet. Place the cutlet on top of the panko, pressing it into the crumb mixture. Turn the cutlet over to coat the other side.
   
4. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the other three cutlets.
   
5. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the cutlets over halfway through.
   
6. Remove and serve with a simple salad, a vegetable and lemon slices, if desired, and enjoy!
   

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