Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings weeknight dinner magic straight to your table with crispy, cheesy goodness that feels like a restaurant-quality meal at home. Juicy chicken breasts get coated in a perfectly seasoned crumb mixture that bakes up golden and delicious in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Liquid:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a blazing 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Finely mince the 2 garlic cloves into tiny, fragrant pieces that will infuse your chicken with flavor.
- Grab a shallow bowl and blend ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into a uniform mixture.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over your chicken breasts and massage it thoroughly to ensure complete coverage.
- Roll each chicken breast through the parmesan-breadcrumb blend, pressing firmly so the coating grips tightly.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on your prepared baking sheet, keeping them separated to ensure even cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until your chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Fresh parmesan cheese creates a more flavorful and crispier crust than pre-grated packaged versions.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, ensuring chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with crushed almond meal or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg