Name: Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken – Crispy Golden Healthy Dinner Recipe
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter; Optional garnish: chopped parsley, lemon wedges

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Optional garnish: chopped parsley, lemon wedges

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2:

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness. This ensures even cooking.

Step 3:

In one bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4:

Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help the coating stick.

Step 5:

Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-packaged powder. Fresh cheese melts better and creates a richer, crispier crust.