Name: Breaded Chicken Breasts in Oven: Crispy, Juicy Every Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken Breasts (2, 6 oz each); Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup, panko preferred); Grated Parmesan (1/4 cup); Garlic Powder (1 tsp); Unsalted Butter (1 tbsp melted, use clarified butter for non-dairy alternative)

Breaded Chicken Breasts in Oven: Crispy, Juicy Every Time

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Golden, crispy chicken breasts baked to perfection with a butter-soaked breading. Juicy interiors and aromatic garlic-Parma crust achieved through precise oven science and minimal effort.

Author: Samantha Jones
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 35
Yield: 2-3 servings
Category: Main dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts (2, 6 oz each)
Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup, panko preferred)
Grated Parmesan (1/4 cup)
Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
Unsalted Butter (1 tbsp melted, use clarified butter for non-dairy alternative)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) with rack in center slot
Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup
In shallow dish, stir together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic powder until evenly combined
Place melted butter in second dish
Using tongs, submerge each chicken breast in butter mixture until fully coated
Dip buttered chicken into dry coating, pressing firmly for even coverage
Place chicken on prepared sheet with 2-inch spacing
Bake 20 minutes, rotating sheet midway for even browning

Notes

Use clarified butter (ghee) for halal/dairy-free version
Parchment paper ensures perfect even cooking
Adjust oven temperature if using convection mode
Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices

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