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:
- Combine Marinade Ingredients:
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pepper.
- 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:
- Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 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:
- Ranch Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing.
- 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:
- Preheat Broiler:
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Transfer Chicken:
- Once the chicken is grilled, transfer it to an oven-safe dish.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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!