1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your chicken cooks evenly and gets that lovely golden crust.

2. Prepare Your Baking Sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray. This will help prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze!

3. Set Up Your Dipping Stations

In three shallow bowls, set up your breading station:

• Bowl 1: Place the flour and season it with salt and pepper. This will help the coating stick better to the chicken.
• Bowl 2: Beat the eggs until well mixed. This acts as the adhesive for the breadcrumbs.
• Bowl 3: Combine the grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in this bowl. Mix in the minced garlic for that irresistible flavor.

4. Bread the Chicken

Now, it’s time to coat the chicken:

• Take one chicken breast and dip it into the flour, making sure to coat it evenly. Shake off any excess.
• Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off.
• Finally, coat it in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres well. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

Repeat this process for the remaining chicken breasts.

5. Drizzle with Butter

Once all the chicken breasts are coated and on the baking sheet, drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top. This will help the chicken achieve a gorgeous golden-brown color while keeping it moist.

6. Bake the Chicken

Pop the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown. If you have a meat thermometer, now’s the time to use it!

7. Rest the Chicken

Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping your chicken tender and juicy.

8. Serve

Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it hot.