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Cheesy Crusted Chicken

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Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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About

Cheesy Crusted Chicken! It doesn't need much explanation because it's as straightforward as its name! The chicken is crusted in a crunchy parmesan and breadcrumb coating with notes of zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, and then baked so the chicken remains juicy and savory. You don't even need a sauce with Cheesy Crusted Chicken; they're so flavorful, they'll blow your mind all on their own!

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • fresh lemon wedges, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Trim the chicken and cut it into serving-size pieces.

Step 2 -In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and the lemon juice.

Step 3 -Place the chicken pieces in the egg mixture.

Step 4 -Cover and refrigerate to allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 5 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 6 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 7 -In a shallow dish, whisk the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, the lemon zest, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper together.

Step 8 -Dip the marinated chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides.

Step 9 -Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 10 -Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 11 -Flip the chicken and bake until it is cooked through, crispy, and golden-brown.

Step 12 -Serve with the lemon slices.

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