This delicious baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe serves up chicken that's lightly breaded and marinated, then baked for a healthier take on chicken Parmesan.
This mouthwatering Chicken Parmesan recipe is crunchy on the outside yet super moist on the inside. It's an easy chicken dinner recipe everyone in your family will love, not to mention perfect for weeknight dinner and for guests!
If you're looking for other delicious chicken recipes, why not also try my Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs or my Easy Sticky Chicken Recipe.
Why you'll love this baked Chicken Parmesan recipe
- A healthier take on classic chicken Parmesan. This chicken is baked, not fried, with a light breading.
- An easy chicken recipe. Easy to prep, with only a few staple ingredients needed, perfect for hectic weeknights.
- Perfectly juicy, crunchy chicken! This chicken is so addictive, the breading mix keeps in the moisture while providing a satisfyingly crispy coating.
Ingredients you'll need
- Chicken Breasts
- Avocado or Olive Oil Spray
- Egg wash: Eggs, black pepper, onion powder, minced garlic.
- Breaded Mix: Flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Parmesan.
How to make the Best Chicken Parmesan recipe
- Prep you breading mix. In one bowl whisk together your wet ingredients (egg wash) , in another bowl mix together the dry ingredients.
- Coat the chicken. Dip your chicken breast slices in the egg wash then into the flour mix. Then transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake. Spray the chicken with oil and bake for 15 mins.
- Add topping. Take the chicken out of the oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Then bake for a further 10 mins.
Recipe notes and tips
- I prefer slicing each chicken breast into two pieces to make them less thick. This helps expedite the cooking time.
- It’s best to cut chicken breasts so that they're all approximately the same size and bake at the same rate.
- The sauce does make the coating on the chicken a little soft. If you like super crispy chicken, go lighter on the sauce.
- Use store bought marinara sauce to save even more time.
- You can garnish your chicken Parmesan with chopped parsley or fresh basil.
FAQ'S
What is Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken parmigiana, or Chicken Parmesan is a dish consisting of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, or provolone cheese. And it's delicious!
Chicken Parmesan is typically fried, but this recipe bakes the chicken, baking it delivers just as crispy chicken, plus it's super moist and it's healthier!
What to serve with this Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe can be served with a side of spaghetti and marinara sauce or with some baked or air fried potatoes on the side that kids will absolutely love! If you are on a low carb diet, you can serve it with some grilled or steamed veggies.
Storing leftovers
If you have leftover Chicken, you can totally save them. Store the chicken in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 4 days. This is a great chicken recipe for meal prepping.
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of chicken breasts
- avocado or olive oil spray
EGG WASH:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
BREADED MIXTURE:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tbsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in the middle horizontally into two piece and set them aside.
- In a bowl, add your eggs, minced garlic, half the amount of the black pepper and onion powder. Whisk to blend well
- To prepare the flour mix, in another bowl add in the flour, parmesan cheese, the second half of the onion powder and black pepper, parmesan cheese, salt and the Italian seasoning. Mix with a fork.
- Dip the chicken breast slices into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture. Coat very well with the flour and then transfer to a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Spray generously with some avocado oil or olive oil then bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 15 minutes minutes.
- After the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and place the marinara sauce on top. Add a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on the top and sprinkle some freshly chopped basil.
- Bake for another 7-10 minutes and then remove from the oven to serve. Garnish with more chopped basil.
Notes
- I prefer slicing each chicken breast into two pieces to make them less thick. This helps expedite the cooking time.
- It’s best to cut chicken breasts so that they're all approximately the same size and bake at the same rate.
- The sauce does make the coating on the chicken a little soft. If you like super crispy chicken, go lighter on the sauce.
- Use store bought marinara sauce to save even more time.
- You can garnish your chicken Parmesan with chopped parsley or fresh basil.
Can you do this gf?
Hi Jessica!
You can use certified gluten free oats flour
Hi ! What can you put this with?
Hi!
You can pair it with Mashed Potatoes, Pasta or even Fries!
Do you think this would work with Italian Style Bread Crumbs instead of the flour mixture?
Hi Christy, you can sure do that!