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🍗 The Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 35 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Category | Item | Amount |
| The Chicken | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 large |
| Panko breadcrumbs | 1 cup | |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | ½ cup | |
| Eggs (beaten) | 2 large | |
| Olive oil or melted butter | 2 tbsp | |
| The Seasoning | Garlic powder, Paprika, Onion powder | 1 tsp each |
| Salt & Black pepper | 1 tsp salt / ½ tsp pepper | |
| The Topping | Shredded mozzarella | 1 ½ cups |
| Mayonnaise (the secret for creaminess) | ¼ cup | |
| Shredded Parmesan | ¼ cup | |
| Fresh garlic (minced) | 3 cloves | |
| Fresh parsley (chopped) | 1 tbsp | |
| Italian seasoning | ½ tsp |
Instructions
1. Prep and Bread the Chicken
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Preheat: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking tray.
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Level the Meat: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and lightly pound them to an even thickness (about ¾ inch) for uniform cooking.
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The Coating Station: * Bowl A: Whisk the eggs.
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Bowl B: Mix Panko, Parmesan, and all “The Seasoning” spices.
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Crust it: Dip each breast into the egg, then press firmly into the Panko mix until fully coated.
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Initial Bake: Place on the tray, drizzle with oil/butter, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
2. Mix the “Gold” Topping
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While the chicken is in its first bake, combine the mozzarella, mayonnaise, ¼ cup Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Stir until it forms a thick, spreadable paste.
3. The Cheesy Finish
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Top it: Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon a generous mound of the cheese mixture onto each breast, spreading it to the edges.
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Final Bake: Return to the oven for 10–12 minutes.
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Optional Broil: If you like those brown “pizza-style” spots on your cheese, turn on the broiler for the last 60–90 seconds. Watch it closely!
4. The Rest Period
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Let the chicken sit on the tray for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps the juices inside and prevents the cheese from sliding off immediately.
Quick Serving Suggestions
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Classic Comfort: Serve over a bed of garlic-skin mashed potatoes.
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Low Carb: Pair with zoodles or roasted broccoli with lemon.
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Pasta Style: Serve over fettuccine tossed in a light olive oil and red pepper flake sauce.