Juicy Parmesan Chicken

Crispy parmesan-crusted chicken breast that stays juicy inside, baked instead of fried for a lighter, high-protein dinner the whole family will love.

Juicy Parmesan Chicken

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a shallow dish, mix the grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
In a separate dish, beat the egg.
4
Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat thoroughly in the parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
5
Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
7
Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrational Values per serving

216
kcal
27g
protein
6g
carbs
9g
fat

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast, boneless skinless 2 breast
  • Parmesan Cheese, grated 0.5 cup
  • Breadcrumbs 0.5 cup
  • Garlic Powder 1 tsp
  • Paprika 1 tsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper 0.25 tsp
  • Egg 1 large
  • Olive Oil 1 tbsp
high-protein clean-eating
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 35 Min