Description
Oven Baked Juicy Panko Chicken delivers a delightful crunch and succulent tenderness that will elevate your dinner table. Coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, this dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a golden-brown crust and juicy interior, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry; dip each in olive oil then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg