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Keto garlic Parmesan chicken breast with a golden-brown Parmesan crust on a ceramic plate

Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken with a Golden Coating

Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner with tender chicken and a crisp, golden Parmesan coating. It is a great choice for a simple weeknight meal when you want something savory and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dry the chicken breasts thoroughly with paper towels. If a breast is particularly thick, gently pound it to an even thickness.
  3. Stir the freshly grated Parmesan, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  4. Lightly coat each chicken breast with olive oil, then firmly press it into the Parmesan mixture to cover the surface.
Baking
  1. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces.
  2. Bake at 400°F / 200°C for 25 to 30 minutes, leaving the chicken undisturbed, until fully cooked and the Parmesan coating is golden.
  3. Verify that the thickest part of every chicken breast reaches 165°F / 74°C before taking the chicken out of the oven.
  4. For deeper browning, broil for the final 2 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent the Parmesan coating from burning.

Notes

For the best coating texture, use freshly grated Parmesan and press the mixture firmly onto the lightly oiled chicken before baking.