Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Published by Kate

This simple baked chicken recipe, with parmesan and breadcrumbs, is an easy weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
⅓ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack or silicone mat on top of a sheet pan.
Place the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, dry mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake to combine.
Brush the chicken breasts generously with the mayonnaise on all sides. Add one chicken breast to the bag and shake gently to coat. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
Place the chicken breasts on the wire racked-topped sheet pan. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165°F in the thickest part.

Notes

Use real Parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the green can) for best results. Pre-grated is just fine!

Use a meat thermometer to ensure moist and juicy chicken. The thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F.

Cooking times for other cuts of chicken:

Boneless skinless chicken thighs: 22–24 minutes
Bone-in chicken thighs: 30–35 minutes
Drumsticks: 35–40 minutes

Make ahead instructions: I recommend baking the chicken right before you plan to serve it. However, you can mix the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture ahead of time. Just seal the bag and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to coat the chicken breasts and bake it.

Reheating: place the chicken in the oven for 5–6 minutes at 425°F, or until warmed through.

Variations:

- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of fine breadcrumbs

- Use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs instead of plain

- Substitute pecorino romano cheese for the parmesan

- Add dried herbs such as dried basil and dried oregano (¼ teaspoon each)

- Light or low-fat mayo will work just fine instead of full-fat

- Use chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 894mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 1mg

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