Crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken

 

We love crispy chicken, and we usually bake it in the oven instead of frying it. By dipping the chicken in garlic butter and coating it in the Parmesan cheese and herb blend, your chicken is taken to the next level and it tastes delicious. The chicken meat is tender and juicy.

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
4 lbs. chicken
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs. parsley
1 Tbs. oregano
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a cookie pan or baking dish. You can also line it with aluminum foil.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic. Cook and stir for 4 or 5 minutes.  Pour the mixture into a low sided bowl or pan.

In a shallow dish or pan, add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Dip the chicken pieces in the melted butter and garlic mixture. Allow the excess to drip off and then dip the chicken in the Parmesan cheese mixture. Lay the chicken on the prepared pan. Repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken. If you have any butter left over, pour the remainder over the chicken in the pan.

Bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is browned and the juices run clear.  The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°.

Serve with hot homemade rolls, mashed potatoes and a salad.