A simple and flavorful lemon parmesan chicken recipe perfect for a quick dinner. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan crust with a tangy lemon twist.
Author:eva
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baked
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken breasts evenly with the mixture.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use fresh parmesan for best flavor.
Adjust salt if using salted butter or broth.
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.