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Get dinner on the table quick with my Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken! It’s crunchy and packed with flavor and it’s perfect for satisfying your pickiest critics on busy weeknights.

We love this Crispy Baked Chicken any night of the week, especially served with Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Olive Garden Salad.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken laying on parchment paper.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken

I grew up on fried chicken. My grandma always loved it – she liked quite a few things breaded and fried, but especially chicken. It’s always been a favorite of mine too. She prepared it in the classic fashion, which was a flour dip, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.

That’s my preferred method too, but I like to add some extra flavor, like with this Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken. Plus, it’s baked in the oven and not fried, eliminating all of that unhealthy grease. Instead of just plain breadcrumbs, they are mixed with fresh and finely shredded Parmesan cheese (lots of it!) and garlic powder. The sharpness and saltiness from the cheese and the fragrant garlic give this baked chicken just the extra flavor punch it needs.

An overhead shot of Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken on a large white platter.

Crispy Baked Chicken Tips

  • A little tip when oven “frying” chicken like this, spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray to give them that nice golden color. You can also broil them during the last several minutes. I actually do both!
  • If you’re looking to make it just a little bit lighter, here’s a great tip for you: only bread one side of the chicken! It’s how I lightened up my favorite Chicken Parmesan recipe, and I use it any time I want to cut back a few calories. You’ll never even know the difference because you still have that golden crispy breading all over the top of the chicken.

How To Make Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the breading station with three shallow dishes, filled with seasoned flour in one, whisked eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in a third.
  3. Pat boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry before dredging through the flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs.
  4. Arrange breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. Bake chicken at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until crispy.

My entire family gobbled this chicken down in minutes. I served them with some lemon wedges which really add brightness to this dish.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken laying a a large platter with lemon slices

What To Do With Crispy Baked Chicken Leftovers

We don’t often have leftovers of this recipe, but when I do, it makes me super happy because I get to enjoy it for lunch the next day. It’s great cold, but if you want to reheat it, I recommend doing so in the oven for a short time. The breading will not stay crisp in the microwave. Here are some recipes that go great with this chicken:

Leftover crispy chicken is also delicious in sandwiches, salads, and wraps, and it makes a fantastic protein to add to your kids’ school lunches.

Here are some more favorite chicken recipes to try:

Recipe
A plate of crispy parmesan baked chicken breasts

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken

4.82 from 11 votes
Get dinner on the table is a jiffy with my Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken! It's crunchy and packed with flavor and it's perfect for satisfying your pickiest critics on busy weeknights. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken cutlets or two large breasts cut in half
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
 

  •  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  • In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
  • In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Set up assembly line to coat chicken in this order: flour, eggs, panko. First dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then in the eggs and then coat with the panko/Parmesan mixture. Once coated, arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spray tops of chicken with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy and golden brown and cooked through. If the tops aren't brown enough for your taste, flip on the broiler for a few minutes; careful not to let them burn.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • To fry: In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat a high-temperature oil like canola or corn oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden; about 4 minutes per side. Careful not to keep the oil too hot or the chicken will burn. Chicken is done when juices run clear or it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Keyword baked chicken, crispy chicken breasts, Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 48gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 1252mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of "Yellow Bliss Road" is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.

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Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.

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  1. Pam Steele says:

    Wow, wow, my husband and I gobbled this up. So delicious. Thank you

    1. Kristin says:

      You are so welcome Pam! Thanks for stopping by.

  2. Elna Patton says:

    Is there a chart of nutritional info. Especially calorie, fat,fiber, salt content?

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      We are working on adding the nutritional information to each recipe. However in the meantime you can plug it in to an app like myfitnesspal.com.

  3. Jody M. says:

    All I can say is WOW! I’ve made this recipe twice and my husband can’t get enough of it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. Thanks for my new favorite recipe.

    1. Kristin says:

      Thanks Jody! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!

  4. Lynn says:

    Hi – love this recipe and wanted to know if I use thicker breasts, should the temp be higher?

    1. Kristin says:

      The temperature will stay the same, it may just take longer to cook. Use a meat thermometer and the internal temp should be 165 degrees F.

  5. Bridget says:

    I used this recipe tonight and it was delish! So quick and easy. Thanks!

  6. loriann dyer says:

    I made a lemon white wine sauce for this, so good. 1 Cup low sodium chicken broth reduced to 1/2 the juice of one lemon and a 1/2 cup of white wine. Added and reduced down again by 1/2. drizzle over the chicken. I follow a low fat diet, after I took my sauce I added 1 tab. spoon butter and stir, that was how I finished my husband sauce.

    1. Kristin says:

      Nice! I love that you were able to make it work for you!

      1. Irma says:

        I fixed this dish for my husband and I today for dinner and it is so good! Definitely a keeper.

        1. Kristin says:

          Thank you Irma.

  7. Judy says:

    Can I use the “thin cut” chicken breasts that stores sell for this?

    1. Kristin says:

      Yex, that’s what I used (cutlets).

  8. Amy says:

    We loved this chicken …will try it in my air fryer tonight

    1. Kristin says:

      Thank you Amy!

  9. Patricia Smith says:

    Going to try this chicken recipe tonight. It looks delicious.

  10. Heather says:

    What is the nutritional values? Is this Keto friendly?

  11. Abby says:

    My fiancé and I made this for dinner the other night. We loved it! Super simple and super delicious!