Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 (6 oz) chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This ensures the coating sticks well.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

3. Set Up Coating Station:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, the remaining salt, and the remaining black pepper. Mix well.

4. Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's completely coated.
- Press each egg-coated chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, covering all sides evenly with the crumbs and Parmesan.

5. Pan Fry the Chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat it generously with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the heated skillet, cooking evenly on each side for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

6. Oven Roast:
- Transfer the chicken breasts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

7. Rest and Serve:
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Serve the crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken warm with your choice of side dishes.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1,600

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