Description
Garlic parmesan crusted chicken brings Italian-inspired elegance to weeknight dinners with crispy, herb-infused perfection. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden, cheesy crust promise a delightful meal that satisfies both comfort and gourmet cravings in one simple, irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) shredded provolone cheese
- ⅓ cup (26 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Marinade Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) bottled ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Coating and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) bottled ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in a flavorful marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow deep flavor penetration and tenderizing.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature, creating optimal cooking conditions for juicy chicken. Cook chicken thoroughly, monitoring internal temperature for doneness.
- Simultaneously prepare ranch spread by blending smooth ranch dressing with finely grated Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and creamy mixture.
- Craft a crispy topping by combining golden bread crumbs, aromatic garlic salt, freshly shredded Parmesan, and melted butter. Mix until ingredients form a cohesive, slightly crumbly texture.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a heat-resistant baking dish, ensuring even placement.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with prepared ranch spread, creating a luscious base layer.
- Layer thin slices of provolone cheese atop the ranch spread, allowing for optimal melting potential.
- Sprinkle the carefully crafted Parmesan crumb mixture over the cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Activate broiler and position dish underneath, watching closely as cheese melts and crumbs transform into a gorgeous golden-brown crust.
- Remove from broiler once topping achieves a delicate, crisp texture and cheese bubbles invitingly.
Notes
- Marinating overnight intensifies the chicken’s flavor, creating a juicy and tender base for the rich, cheesy topping.
- Broiling transforms the dish into a golden-brown masterpiece, ensuring a crispy texture and melted cheese that will make your taste buds dance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1094 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg