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Special Garlic Chicken

45-MinutesChickenCrunchyDinnerGarlicHeartyHotOvenSaltySavory
Time :40 minutes
Yield :6 servings
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Juicy baked chicken breast with a crispy breadcrumb topping served with fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.

The Scoop

When dinner needs to feel homemade, but your energy is low, this chicken has your back.
Tender chicken gets dipped, coated in garlicky Parmesan breadcrumbs, and baked until golden and crisp around the edges.
It’s simple, speedy, and exactly the kind of dinner that makes a new kitchen feel like home.
Hack it:
Use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs or mix the two for a coating with both crunch and tenderness.
Add a little garlic powder to the crumb mixture alongside the fresh garlic for a more intense garlic hit.
Parmesan works beautifully, but Pecorino Romano, Asiago, or a Parmesan-Mozzarella blend can give you a different flavor.
Mix in red pepper flakes, cayenne, or smoked paprika for a spicy version.
Leftovers:
Garlic Chicken Sandwiches: Slice the chicken and pile it onto toasted ciabatta with mozzarella, tomato, arugula, and a swipe of pesto.
Crispy Chicken Pasta: Chop the leftovers and toss with hot pasta, olive oil, lemon, Parmesan, and spinach.
Garlic Chicken Salad: Slice over greens with cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and a sharp lemony dressing.
Chicken Parmesan Shortcut: Top leftover pieces with marinara and mozzarella, then bake until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk, 2%
  • 6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • paprika, to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the milk in a shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken in the milk, then toss it in the crumb mixture.
  • Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine the garlic, butter, and lemon juice.
  • Drizzle the butter mixture over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with paprika.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F, about 15-25 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
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