Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners with golden-crusted perfection. Home cooks will savor each crispy, cheesy bite of this irresistible meal that promises restaurant-quality flavor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.36 kg / 3 lbs)
Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100 grams / 3.5 ounces)
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (60 grams / 2.1 ounces)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 milliliters / 1 fluid ounce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and preheat the oven to 400F (200C), lightly greasing the surface to prevent chicken from sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by thoroughly mixing Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast, ensuring complete and uniform coverage to help the seasoned coating adhere perfectly.
- Firmly press the Parmesan herb mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast, creating a thick, even layer of crispy coating.
- Position the coated chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, making sure no pieces are touching or overlapping.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 25 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant finish and serve immediately with complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb, gluten-sensitive diet.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for more moisture and richer flavor if you prefer darker meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure the Parmesan mixture sticks perfectly and creates an extra-crispy crust.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the coating mixture for a subtle kick of heat and complexity in the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg