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Baked parmesan crusted chicken.
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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Bake parmesan crusted chicken in your oven for a quick, easy and very tasty dinner. The whole family will love this recipe - it's cheesy, crispy, and perfect for dipping. And all done in under 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine North American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 254kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken thigh filets cut in 2-3 pieces each
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular / gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese you can also skip this
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 440°F (225°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour the flour onto a plate or in a shallow bowl and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Crack the eggs into another shallow bowl and beat with a fork or whisk.
    2 eggs
  • Combine panko braedcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a third plate or shallow bowl.
    ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Dip the chicken thigh filets in first the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs. Make sure they are well coated on all sides. Then spread out on the lined baking sheet.
    1 lb chicken tenders
  • When all filets are breaded, bake in the middle of the oven at 440°F (225°C) for 10 minutes, until they are starting to brown on top. Then flip and bake 5 more minutes, until cooked through and golden on the outside.
  • Serve with your favorite sides and dipping sauces.

Notes

 
 
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Leftovers: Eat leftovers hot or cold. You can eat them with a dip, as a main, or on top of a salad.
Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat in air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
Reheating in microwave: Reheatin the microwave in 30-second increments.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg