Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe makes crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken every time. It is a weeknight easy recipe that tastes better than fried chicken and requires just a few ingredients.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally or you can pound them flat 4-6 chicken thighs or cut into strips
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2-4 tablespoons oil
cooking spray

Instructions

Rinse and pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
In one of the bowls, combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
In another bowl mix the Panko, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
In a small bowl, beat your eggs.
Dredge the chicken in the flour, then dip in the eggs, coating completely, then finally in the panko bread crumbs.

Oven Baked

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil and cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place coated chicken pieces on to your prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes if baking chicken thighs. If baking strips, 15-20 minutes. or chicken breasts 30-35 minutes. Be sure that the chicken is cooked and juices run clear before removing from your oven. Serve and enjoy!
Remove from the pan immediately and you can sprinkle with dried or fresh parsley if you wish.

Pan Fried

Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
Place the chicken in the pan and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
Cook each piece of chicken for approximately 6 minutes per side. You can slice one open and check for doneness.

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Notes

Storage:

Refrigerator: Store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Store cooled chicken in an airtight container or individually wrapped in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator. Reheat on 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a baking pan for 20-25 minutes.

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