Description
This easy-to-make Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust that will impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3. Create Your Breading Station: In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- 4. Coat the Chicken: Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the egg mixture first, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5. Bake It Up: Place coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 6. Serve with Style: Transfer to plates and drizzle with remaining olive oil or your choice of sauce. Pair with veggies or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg