Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that elevates your Eid family dinner into a delightful celebration. Featuring tender chicken breasts coated in aromatic garlic and rich parmesan cheese, this recipe is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. Perfect for bringing loved ones together, it’s a meal that embodies warmth, laughter, and joy. Whether served with fluffy rice or warm pita, every bite promises to be delicious and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil; pour over chicken.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in lemon juice for the sauce.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce alongside rice or pita.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, consider coating the chicken in a mixture of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs before baking. - Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations; feel free to add roasted vegetables for extra flavor.