Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Parmesan Chicken
If you want a crispy, cheesy meal that brings the whole family running to the table, Grandma’s Parmesan Chicken is the ultimate choice. This traditional favorite features tender chicken breasts coated in a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown parmesan crust.
As it bakes in the oven, the cheese melts into a beautifully savory layer. This comforting dish delivers the cozy, heartwarming magic of Grandma’s kitchen straight to your family dinner table!
Why You’ll Love This Parmesan Chicken
The Ultimate Crispy Crust: Combining freshly grated parmesan cheese with breadcrumbs creates a wonderfully crunchy coating. This seals in all the juicy flavor.
Incredibly Tender and Juicy: This foolproof method keeps the chicken breasts perfectly moist on the inside. Meanwhile, it achieves a gorgeous, golden crunch on the outside.
Quick Family Crowd-Pleaser: This simple, delicious chicken dish is incredibly easy to prepare. As a result, it is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy Sunday dinner.
Tips for the Perfect Parmesan Chicken
Pound the Chicken to Even Thickness: To ensure your chicken breasts cook completely evenly without drying out, use a meat mallet to pound them to a uniform thickness before breading. Taking this simple step guarantees that the entire piece stays incredibly juicy from edge to edge.
Press the Breading Firmly: When coating your chicken in the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, use the palms of your hands to firmly press the breading onto the meat. This ensures the savory crust sticks beautifully to the chicken. Additionally, it prevents the crust from falling off in the pan or oven.
Don’t Overcrowd the Baking Sheet: Leave a little bit of space between each chicken breast when placing them on your pan. Giving them room allows the hot air to circulate properly. Therefore, it helps the parmesan crust get beautifully crispy all the way around instead of steaming.
Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Parmesan Chicken
Equipment
- 2 shallow bowl
- 1 15x10x1 inch baking pan
- 1 large spoon
- 1 grater
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts halves (7 oz. each )
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a shallow bowl, combine butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Place bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture, patting to help the coating to adhere.
- Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture.
- Bake the chicken, uncovered until a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 165°, for about 25 to 30 minutes.
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