The whole family loves this Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe! It's easy to make and really takes your baked chicken (thighs as seen in the video, or breasts) to another level. Try this easy-to-make chicken and see the delighted surprise of your friends and family.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Since I typically make mine with an Italian seasoning theme, I like using Italian-flavored breadcrumbs. I have never been disappointed with the results or the ease of baking this hit dish up!
Starting the Parmesan Crusted Chicken...
To make these fabulously tasty chicken thighs, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and coat a 9 x 13 baking pan or a baking sheet with olive oil.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including flour, breadcrumbs, or Panko (I frequently use crushed Italian seasoned breadcrumbs), and Parmesan cheese.
Add seasoning including salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano, then combine all of the dry ingredients thoroughly.
Coating the Parmesan Crusted Chicken...
In another small or medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the eggs for coating the chicken.
Pat your chicken pieces dry, then dip them into the egg mixture and coat completely with the egg.
Transfer to the dry mixture and coat evenly with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan coating.
Place coated chicken pieces into the oiled baking pan or on a baking sheet, then bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45-55 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and has an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
*These can also be pan-fried at medium heat...sear both sides for color, then turn them skin side up and cover to finish cooking (about 15-18 minutes).
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken pieces (breasts or thighs, bone-in or boneless)
- 1 c (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ c (125 g) panko or breadcrumbs
- ½ c (50 g) Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 1 tsp (6 g) pepper
- 1 tsp (1.4 g) thyme
- 1 tsp (1.4 g) dried basil
- 1 tsp (1.4 g) oregano
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9 x 13 pan (or baking sheet) bottom with olive oil.
- Combine dry ingredients for coating, including: flour, breadcrumbs or panko, Parmesan cheese and seasoning (salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano). Beat the eggs in a dish large enough to dip chicken pieces into, typically a small to medium sized bowl. Pat chicken pieces dry.
- Coat the chicken in the beaten eggs, then transfer to the bowl of topping mixture and coat evenly. Repeat for each piece of chicken, placing them in the oiled pan once coated. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45-55 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces of chicken.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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