Description
This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Coating
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fine breadcrumbs, gluten-free if preferred
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare baking surface: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Season chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with the minced garlic, stirring until fully incorporated and fragrant.
- Create coating mixture: In a shallow dish, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, fine breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, and paprika until well combined.
- Coat chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the garlic butter mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Then dredge the chicken in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres evenly.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the tops of the chicken pieces for extra flavor and moisture.
- Bake chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the coating is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Resting the chicken after baking helps keep it juicy.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter mixture.
- You can substitute dried parsley if fresh is unavailable, but fresh adds a brighter finish.
