Here’s a juicy, flavorful Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe — crispy edges, tender inside, and packed with garlicky, cheesy goodness 🧄🧀🍗
🧄🧀 Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment.
2️⃣ Make the Coating
In a bowl, mix:
- Parmesan
- Breadcrumbs
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Salt & pepper
Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
3️⃣ Coat the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Press Parmesan mixture firmly onto each piece, coating the top well.
- Place in baking dish.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
🍽 Serve With
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed broccoli
- Caesar salad
- Garlic butter green beans
🔥 Extra Juicy Version (Highly Recommended)
Before coating, spread a thin layer of:
- ¼ cup mayo or Greek yogurt mixed with a little garlic
This keeps the chicken incredibly moist and helps the topping stick beautifully.
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy garlic parmesan skillet version with a rich sauce instead of a crispy crust.
