Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish featuring golden-brown chicken breasts enveloped in a crunchy parmesan crust, drizzled with a savory garlic sauce that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce: 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Dip each chicken breast into the oil mixture, ensuring even coverage, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with the rich garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, double-coat your chicken and let it rest before baking. Substitute boneless chicken thighs for added juiciness or incorporate fresh herbs like basil for flavor variations.