Succulent Chicken with a Golden Garlic Parmesan Crust

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Succulent Chicken with a Golden Garlic Parmesan Crust (Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken)

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¾ inch thickness
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

For the Marinade:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Ranch Spread:

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup bottled ranch dressing

For the Parmesan Crumb Topping:

  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions:

Marinate the Chicken:

  1. Combine Marinade Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pepper.
  2. Marinate:
    • Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
    • Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.

Grill the Chicken:

  1. Preheat Grill:
    • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill:
    • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
    • Grill the chicken breasts for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Prepare the Ranch Spread and Parmesan Crumb Topping:

  1. Ranch Spread:
    • In a small bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing.
  2. Parmesan Crumb Topping:
    • In another bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, shredded Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

Assembly:

  1. Preheat Broiler:
    • Preheat your broiler to high.
  2. Transfer Chicken:
    • Once the chicken is grilled, transfer it to an oven-safe dish.
  3. Add Toppings:
    • Spread about 2 tablespoons of the ranch spread on each chicken breast.
    • Top each breast with shredded provolone cheese.
    • Sprinkle the Parmesan crumb topping evenly over the provolone cheese.
  4. Broil:
    • Place the dish under the broiler and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crumbs are golden brown.

Serve:

  1. Enjoy:
    • Serve the chicken hot with your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 15 mins (plus marinating time) | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins (plus marinating time) | Servings: 4

Enjoy this succulent chicken with a golden garlic Parmesan crust, perfect for a flavorful and impressive meal!

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