BAKED PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN || 5 Ingredient EASY Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier, gluten-free option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive while still providing a good cooking oil.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.

Place chicken on a parchment-lined pan.

Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of the chicken.

Sprinkle Italian seasoned bread crumbs on top of the chicken.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked and the top is lightly browned.

Optionally, finish under the broiler for a minute or two to brown the top further.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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