Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease or line a baking dish.
- Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine olive oil and melted butter in another bowl.
- Pat chicken chops dry.
- Dip each chop into butter mixture, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place in baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Check internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Avoid overcooking to keep chicken juicy.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
