Description
Enjoy a quick, low‑carb dinner with parmesan crusted chicken, a simple recipe that transforms plain chicken breasts into a crunchy, cheesy masterpiece. Coated with grated parmesan, beaten eggs, garlic powder and onion powder, each bite stays juicy while the crust turns golden and flavorful. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal‑prep containers, and anyone craving a satisfying, protein‑rich meal without carbs. Serve hot, topped with parsley for bright flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl whisk eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with parmesan, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken on the prepared sheet and bake 20‑25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For extra crispness, spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking or finish under the broiler for 2 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking or finish under the broiler for 2 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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