How to Make Easy Baked Chicken Breasts - The Easiest Way

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option, while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is typically less costly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.

In another bowl, coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and lemon juice.

Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.

Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C).

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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