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Looking for an easy midweek meal? Or a chicken recipe that’s a little bit different? This gorgeous baked parmesan chicken recipe is exactly what you need! Baked to perfection with a crunchy crust over a creamy cheese topping, this juicy baked chicken is guaranteed to delight! Read on for the easy recipe…
Why baked parmesan chicken?
Chicken is quite possibly my favourite meat, but I’m getting really bored of doing the same things with it. Do you fall into this trap too? Do you need a change like me?
This baked parmesan chicken recipe really is great. It has TONS of flavour and it’s really simple to make! It reminds me of air fryer chicken breasts, but more creamy and cheesy.
Me and the Mr had ours with roast potato slices and roast cherry tomatoes, but you could have it with anything! Pasta, rice, salad, couscous… the midweek meal possibilities are endless.
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(For a printer friendly version, see the recipe card at the end of this post)
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to serve 2 (Easily doubled.)
- 2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Salt & Pepper
- 60g (1/4 Cup) Mayonnaise
- 25g (1/4 Cup) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
Essential equipment
- Baking Tray
- Foil
- Small Bowl
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C/Fan 190°C/392ºF and line a baking tray with foil. Season both sides of your chicken breasts (x 2 skinless and boneless) with salt and pepper, then place onto the tray.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (60g | 1/4 Cup), grated parmesan (25g | 1/4 Cup) and garlic powder (1/4 tsp). Divide the mixture between the two breasts and smear evenly over the top. Season with a little more salt and pepper.
Then place them into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Next, remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with some panko breadcrumbs (2-3 tbsp). (Be careful not to burn yourself.)
Then place it back into the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is crispy and golden.
Serve immediately with whatever takes your fancy!
What’s the verdict?
Both me and the Mr really enjoyed this. It’s simple but brilliant, and the chicken was so tender and juicy! This one is definitely a winner winner chicken dinner and I will most certainly be making it again.
It’s really versatile too! Try adding some dried herbs into the mayonnaise mixture, mix together with some pesto or spice it up with some chilli flakes!
Baked parmesan chicken is a dish that is easily adaptable and will please the whole family.
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Easy Baked Parmesan Chicken - Printable Recipe
Tender and juicy baked parmesan chicken is the perfect midweek meal! With a crispy panko crunch over a creamy parmesan topping, this easy to make dish won't disappoint!
Ingredients
- 2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Salt & Pepper
- 60g (1/4 Cup) Mayonnaise
- 25g (1/4 Cup) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
Essential equipment
- Baking Tray
- Foil
- Small Bowl
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/Fan 190°C/392ºF and line a baking tray with foil. Season both sides of your chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place onto the baking tray.
- Mix the mayonnaise, parmesan and garlic powder together in a small bowl, then divide between the two chicken breasts and spread to cover the tops. Season with a little more salt and pepper.
- Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes, until golden on top.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and carefully top each one with breadcrumbs. Place back into the oven until crispy and golden (about 20 minutes).
- Serve immediately with your favourite sides. I chose baked potato slices and baked cherry tomatoes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 496Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 727mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 42g
Nutritional information on kitchenmason.com should only be used as a general guideline, I am not a certified nutritionist. Please always check labels for allergens where applicable.
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About Emma Mason
Emma is a professional blogger. Utilising over 20 years of cooking experience, she’s passionate about making your life easier, one recipe at a time! Drawing on her 12+ year background in recipe research and development, photography, copy writing and marketing, Emma has turned kitchenmason.com into a successful career. Known as ‘the organisation queen’ among friends, she is passionate about creating easy to follow recipes that anyone can follow and enjoy. She lives in Nottingham (UK) with her husband, daughter and 2 naughty cats. In her spare time she can be found reading a good book, training at the dojo preparing for her black belt grading, or dreaming up the next crazy colour combo for her hair!