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Baked Parmesan Panko Chicken is a super delicious and easy recipe that only needs 5 simple ingredients to make the perfect crispy baked parmesan chicken that is cooked to perfection in the oven. 

The whole family will love this chicken panko breadcrumbs parmesan recipe. It is truly a very simple meal to put together, and it is great for busy weeknights when you need dinner done fast. 

And of course, eating chicken tenders cooked to golden brown and served with your favorite side dishes, you cannot go wrong! 

So save this chicken parm recipe for when you need an easy weeknight dinner to serve.

Ingredients for Baked Parmesan Panko Chicken:

• Chicken: use some skinless chicken breasts for this easy dinner recipe
• Cheese: you will want to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best results
• Sauce: use your favorite brand of mayonnaise for the base of this breaded chicken breasts recipe
• Breading: you will need to have Italian-style breadcrumbs or panko bread crumbs

How to make Baked Parmesan Panko Chicken:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make them thinner or pound the chicken into thinner pieces.

Place the chicken into the baking dish.

To a small bowl add in the mayonnaise and Parmesan stir well.

Spread this mixture over the top of the chicken.

Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the breadcrumbs.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through

How to store this chicken recipe:

Fridge: Place the leftovers from this easy chicken parmesan recipe into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. Then just reheat in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner. 

Tips and tricks for making this parmesan-crusted chicken recipe: 

Chicken to use with the panko breadcrumb coating: 

You will want to use either thin chicken breasts or slice the chicken breasts in half to allow the cooking to take less time. You could also use chicken cutlets or chicken tenders.

Ways to add flavor to the regular breadcrumbs:

When mixing up the bread crumb mixture for the crispy crust on the chicken, feel free to add any of these in to add even more flavor to this chicken parmigiana:

• Black pepper
• Salt
• Italian seasoning 
• Garlic powder

Does the crispy chicken need egg wash?

One of the great things about this recipe is that you can avoid the egg wash part of the chicken breading by using the mayonnaise. The mayo with give the chicken plenty of flavor and keep it juicy, while also giving something for the breadcrumb mixture to stick to, creating the best chicken!

More chicken recipes:

• One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
• One Pot Chicken Stroganoff
• One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Bowls

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