Take a large mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup breadcrumbs to the bowl.

Sprinkle in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Use a whisk or fork to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly combined.

Pro Tip: Mixing the seasoning first ensures every piece of chicken gets coated evenly.

Pat each chicken piece dry with paper towels.

Place the chicken in a clean bowl or plate.

Brush or drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter evenly over each chicken piece.

Rub the oil or butter all over the chicken so the coating will stick properly.

Pro Tip: Dry chicken allows the coating to stick better and helps achieve that crispy shake and bake texture.

Open a large resealable plastic bag.

Add a few chicken pieces to the bag (do not overcrowd).

Spoon in about half of the coating mixture.

Seal the bag tightly.

Shake the bag gently but thoroughly so every piece of chicken is evenly coated.

Remove the chicken from the bag and place it on a plate or tray.

Repeat with remaining chicken and coating.

Pro Tip: Shake gently to prevent coating from falling off, but make sure all sides are covered.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

(Optional) Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet for extra crispiness.

Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the baking sheet or wire rack, leaving space between each piece.

Check that the coating is evenly covering each piece; press lightly if needed.

Pro Tip: Air circulation around the chicken helps it get crispy all over.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) only after the chicken is coated and ready to bake.

Place the baking sheet with chicken in the center of the oven.

Bake for 35–45 minutes for bone-in pieces, or 25–30 minutes for boneless, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown.

Halfway through baking, check the chicken. If needed, rotate the baking sheet for even cooking.

Pro Tip: Avoid opening the oven too often, as this lowers the temperature and can prevent the coating from crisping properly.

Remove the chicken from the oven carefully using oven mitts.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Pro Tip: Resting allows juices to redistribute so the chicken stays moist inside while the outside remains crispy.