Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust
Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust balances bright citrus and pepper with a crunchy, cheesy breadcrumb coating. The butter and garlic keep the chicken moist inside while the Parmesan and herbs bake to a golden, fragrant crust. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want bold flavor with satisfying texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 2
Place the chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the thickest part, taking care not to cut all the way through. Open the two sides and lay them flat like an open book.
- 3
In a shallow dish, mix the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In another dish, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil.
- 5
Dip the chicken in the butter mixture, then coat it in the Parmesan-crumb mixture. Place the chicken in the prepared baking pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 446.01 kcal High 22%
- Protein 58.78 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 14.44 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.57 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 8.26 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 175.19 mg High 58%
- Sodium 408.08 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 138.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 26.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.75 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 446.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 446.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust healthy?
- Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Parmesan Herb Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 446.01 calories and 58.78 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.08 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.26 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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