Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2–3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~2 lbs), cut into thin filets
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil (see source for exact amount)
• Garlic, minced (see source for exact amount)
• Breadcrumbs (see source for exact amount)
• Parmesan, grated (see source for exact amount)
• Garlic powder (see source for exact amount)
• Italian seasoning (see source for exact amount)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven — Preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prep chicken — Cut chicken breasts into thin filets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Set up dredging station — In one shallow bowl, combine olive oil and garlic. In a second shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
4. Coat chicken — Dip each piece in the olive oil mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides. Transfer to the baking sheet.
5. Bake — Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
6. Rest and serve — Transfer chicken to a serving platter, rest a few minutes, and serve.

Notes

• Measurements — Exact amounts for olive oil, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and seasonings weren't available; check the source for the full recipe card.

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