Oven Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken

A crunchy, juicy piece of chicken bursting with flavor. Best part, it’s not fried, I baked it in the oven! It is a healthier version of the normal parmesan crusted chicken. Pair this entrée with any pasta, potatoes, or veggies. The side dish options are endless, with this as an entrée! It is also very easy to make assemble and make. While it’s cooking, prepare your side dishes. As always, I love to hear your thoughts. Simply enjoy!

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Oven Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Author: The Altered Chef Cuisine: Entrée Recipe Keys: C chicken E easy meal E entrée O oven baked O oven fried chicken P parmesan cheese P parmesan chicken Q quick meal

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 2 mins Total Time 42 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Oven Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Oven Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Servings

• 4 Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
• 1 Egg
• ³⁄₄ tsp Kosher Salt
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Black Pepper
• 2 dash Paprika
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Plus extra for topping)
• 0 pinch Olive Oil
• pinch Garlic Salt
• Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet, set to the side.

2. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and black pepper. Stir well.

4. Dip the chicken breast into the, fully coating the chicken. Next coat the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture. Press the mixture into the chicken and make sure it is fully coated. Place on the parchment paper. Continue until each chicken breast is fully coated.

5. Once the chicken breasts are on the baking sheet. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top of the chicken breasts. Do not soak the chicken breasts, the entire chicken does not need to be covered. Lightly sprinkle garlic salt and parsley over the chicken.

6. Place in the oven at 425 for 20 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top. Simply enjoy!

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