Garlic Lover's Chicken

Chicken Breast

Garlic Lover's Chicken

Garlic Lover's Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    26

Indulge in the irresistible allure of this chicken dish, where succulent, brined chicken breasts are enrobed in a symphony of garlic, Parmesan, and herbs, then finished with a golden, bubbly cheese topping.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    86 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    4775 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Brine: In a large bowl, stir together water, kosher salt, and sugar until completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Brine the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the brine over the chicken, squeeze out excess air, and seal. Refrigerate for 1 hour. (1 hour)

03

Step

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Create the Parmesan Base: In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Spread 1/3 of this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Prepare the Chicken: Remove chicken from the brine, discarding the brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Coat and Arrange: Coat chicken with olive oil. Place chicken on top of the Parmesan cheese layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese mixture over the chicken. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Garlic Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix together garlic, melted margarine, and lemon juice. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the chicken. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Bake: Bake chicken until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (25-30 minutes)

09

Step

Broil and Finish: Switch the oven to broil. Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the chicken. Broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown. (About 5 minutes)

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the brine for up to 2 hours.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust the amount of garlic to your personal preference.
If you don't have Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, you can add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning to plain bread crumbs.
Watch the chicken carefully while broiling to prevent burning.

Garrison Wyman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Herman Reichel

    May 23, 2025

    This recipe is a weeknight winner! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the garlic is not overpowering.

  • Marisol Stokesbode

    May 5, 2025

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Parmesan mixture for a little kick. Delicious!

  • Ciara White

    Mar 21, 2025

    I used a cast iron skillet instead of a baking dish, and it worked perfectly.

  • Breanna Cole

    Mar 21, 2025

    Easy to follow recipe, and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Fabiola Walsh

    Mar 16, 2025

    My family raved about this dish! The brining step really makes a difference.

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