Description
A crispy, cheesy, and garlicky chicken dish that blends Southern soul with Italian flair. Perfect for weeknights or crowd-pleasing dinners, this garlic parmesan chicken offers bold flavor, comforting texture, and easy adaptability.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
Salt, black pepper, paprika (optional)
Cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic cream sauce (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F or heat skillet with 2 tbsp oil for stovetop.
2. Slice chicken breasts horizontally for even filets (skip if using thighs).
3. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
4. Coat chicken with melted butter or olive oil, then dredge in dry mix.
5. Lay fillets on greased tray or skillet, spaced evenly.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway, or pan fry 4–5 minutes per side.
7. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crisp.
8. Optional: Drizzle garlic butter or sprinkle cheese before serving.
Notes
Try with chicken thighs for more moisture.
Add cayenne for spice or za’atar for global flair.
Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer or toaster oven.
Freeze uncooked breaded chicken for meal prep and bake from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Southern-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, baked chicken, easy dinner, comfort food