Description
This Parmesan Chicken recipe is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful parmesan crust. With a hint of garlic and herbs, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- ¾ teaspoon flakey sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Parmesan Crust:
- ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Even out the thickness using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, lemon juice, smoked paprika, dijon, and Italian herbs. Massage to coat evenly.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, parmesan, garlic, paprika, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and spread the parmesan mixture over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Ensure the chicken reaches the recommended internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 644 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1839mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 204mg
