Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a crunchy, golden crust and a rich, garlicky sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or to impress your guests at gatherings. The aroma of garlic and cheese will fill your kitchen, making it irresistible and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dredge each chicken breast in this mixture, pressing down to ensure adherence.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle garlic sauce over the chicken while hot and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg