Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken delivers a crispy, golden-brown delight that turns your weeknight dinner into something special. Tender chicken breasts coated in a cheesy, herby crust make your taste buds dance with pure comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a small bowl and mix in 1 minced garlic clove thoroughly.
- Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a separate mixing bowl.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the garlic-infused oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the oiled chicken in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in your prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly without overcrowding.
- Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over the top of your chicken for extra crispy texture.
- Bake for exactly 30 minutes at 350°F until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help retain moisture.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness and adjust cooking time if breasts are thicker than average, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crispier coating that browns more beautifully than pre-packaged versions.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Always let chicken rest 5 minutes after baking to help retain moisture and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg