PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

oven baked

⭐️ this recipe requires thin sliced chicken - purchase chicken cutlets, or make your own! ⭐️ use grated parmesan, not shredded, for the best crispy breading! ⭐️ a pop of fresh herbs makes a big difference! we like parsley or basil.

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Prep Time 15 mins

COOK Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 c panko breadcrumbs ⅔ c grated parmesan cheese 2 tsp italian seasoning 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground pepper 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets chopped fresh parsley or basil, to taste, optional

STEP 1

Whisk breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a low bowl. Combine butter, olive oil, and garlic powder in a second bowl; cook 30 seconds, or until butter melts. Whisk until smooth.

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STEP 2

Divide chicken breasts into cutlets (slice through the center horizontally to create two thinner breast pieces).

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STEP 3

Dredge chicken through the butter mixture, lightly coating both sides.

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STEP 4

Place into the breadcrumbs mixture and press to adhere; flip and press the coating onto the other side.

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STEP 5

Bread all chicken pieces, then transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.

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STEP 6

Bake for 20 minutes in a 425°F oven; flip once halfway through. Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.

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