Description
A healthier alternative to fried chicken, these crispy oven-baked chicken fillets are tender, juicy, and coated with a perfectly seasoned crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Slice the chicken breasts into fillets or pound them to an even thickness.
- Place chicken fillets in a bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk and coat each fillet evenly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to adhere.
- Place coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet to elevate the fillets.
- Can be served with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy mayo.
- Marinating longer enhances tenderness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg