Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large shallow bowl or on a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Use a thin, sharp knife to slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin fillets. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board, and gently pound to about 3/8-inch with a meat tenderizer.
Brush both sides of the chicken fillets with mayonnaise to evenly coat. Dredge each of the chicken fillets in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until cooked through and the outsides are golden and crispy.
Notes
Instead of garlic powder, use 1 clove of fresh garlic that's been pressed or very finely minced instead.
Instead of Italian seasoned bread crumbs, use regular bread crumbs with 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning added to it.
Instead of mayonnaise, use 4 tablespoons melted butter.
Nutrition
Calories 264kcal
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg