Garlic and chicken are a match made in food heaven: the aroma and savoriness of garlic blend with the meatiness and juiciness of the chicken for a perfect pairing. Special Garlic Chicken goes one step beyond: each chicken breast is coated in crunchy seasoned bread crumbs before being infused with garlic, rich butter, and zesty lemon juice! Baked hot and tender, Special Garlic Chicken certainly makes you feel special when you eat it! It’s a special occasion on a plate!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk, 2%
- 6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- paprika, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 4 –Place the milk in a shallow bowl.
Step 5 –Dip the chicken in the milk, then toss it in the crumb mixture.
Step 6 –Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Combine the garlic, butter, and lemon juice.
Step 8 –Drizzle the butter mixture over the chicken.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the chicken with paprika.
Step 10 –Bake, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F, about 15-25 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve hot.
