Description
Grilled chicken with ranch and parmesan crust delivers a crispy, flavor-packed meal that elevates weeknight dinners. Parmesan cheese and zesty ranch seasoning create a golden, savory coating that seals in juicy chicken goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 0.75 inch thickness
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Marinade Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) bottled ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) pepper
Ranch Spread:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) bottled ranch dressing
Parmesan Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in a flavorful marinade, ensuring each portion is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours or preferably overnight to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature, creating optimal cooking conditions for even chicken preparation.
- Position marinated chicken on grill grates, cooking approximately 12-15 minutes while rotating occasionally to achieve consistent golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Simultaneously craft ranch spread by blending creamy ranch dressing with finely grated Parmesan cheese, creating a rich, tangy mixture.
- Prepare Parmesan crumb topping by combining breadcrumbs, minced garlic, shredded Parmesan, and melted butter until ingredients form a cohesive, slightly moistened texture.
- Transfer grilled chicken to oven-safe serving dish, ensuring each piece maintains its juicy profile.
- Generously distribute ranch spread across chicken breasts, creating an even, luxurious coating.
- Layer provolone cheese atop ranch spread, allowing for smooth melting potential.
- Sprinkle Parmesan crumb mixture over cheese, ensuring complete coverage for maximum crispness.
- Activate broiler and position dish underneath, monitoring closely until cheese melts and crumb topping transforms into a golden, crispy crust.
- Remove from broiler, allowing chicken to rest momentarily before serving to preserve internal moisture and temperature.
Notes
- Marinating overnight infuses deep flavor, transforming plain chicken into a zesty, mouthwatering meal.
- Grilling creates perfect char marks while keeping meat juicy and tender, preparing it for the cheesy ranch topping.
- Broiling the final dish ensures a crispy, golden-brown crust that adds irresistible texture and rich, comforting taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg