Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Baked Recipes

CRISPY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut each breast in half horizontally to make 4 steaks. If they are much thicker than 1.75 cm / 3/4" thick (at the thickest point), pound a bit.
• Place egg, garlic, pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk with fork.
• Place parmesan in a shallow bowl.
• Dredge chicken in egg, then place in parmesan CUT SIDE DOWN (Note 3). Press, then turn. Coat with extra parmesan, press. Shake off excess. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Melt butter and heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Place chicken in non-stick skillet (or well seasoned cast iron skillet). DO NOT MOVE chicken otherwise the cheese will slide off surface before it adheres! It adheres once it turns crispy.
• Press down lightly with spatula. Lift a corner to take a peek and turn with tongs when it's deep golden brown (3 minutes for me).
• Cook the other side for 3 minutes or until also deep golden brown and crispy (again, do not move until golden). Lightly press down with spatula. Don't cook longer than 6 minutes in total - dries out the chicken.
• Serve immediately! I served mine with lemon slices, Cauliflower Mash and a Fennel Slaw with Yoghurt Dressing (Note 5).

BAKED PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter with the garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.

QUICK CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Whisk bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Stir butter, white wine, mustard, and garlic together in another bowl.
• Dip each chicken breast half into melted butter mixture; press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place breaded chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pat any leftover bread crumb mixture onto chicken breasts.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CRISPY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN (BAKED)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness.
• Beat egg and set aside. In a separate shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper.
• In a second dish combine Panko Bread Crumbs, cornflake crumbs, parmesan, parsley and garlic powder.
• Dip chicken in flour first and then egg and finally in the crumb mix pressing the crumbs to adhere.
• Place on a pan sprayed with cooking spray. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375°F for 30-35 min or until juices run clear.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush skin liberally with mayonnaise. Press each thigh, skin-side down, into crumb mixture. Place thighs on baking sheet, skin-side up, and mist lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CRISPY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the chicken: Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness.
• Blend egg whites, cornstarch, and half lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish.
• Set aside.
• Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and zest in a second wide, shallow bowl.
• Individually dip chicken brests first in egg mixture, then in crumbs.
• Pat crumbs on both sides of chicken- it's ok if some crumbs fall off.
• Set crusted breasts on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes to set crust.
• After 20 to 30 minutes, saute chicken in oil in a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
• Carefully turn with a spatula and transfer skillet to a 450 degree oven to finish cooking.
• Roast chicken until done, about 8 more minutes.
• While chicken is roasting, prepare sauce.
• For the sauce: Saute shallot in 1 T butter in a small saucepan over medium heat just until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add wine, cream, broth, and remaining lemon juice.
• Simmer until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk in remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
• Add sage and seasonings.
• Place roasted chicken on a plate and top with sauce.