Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 chicken breasts, no skin or bones.
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1/3 cup of olive oil.
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6 tablespoons of ranch dressing.
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1 teaspoon of white vinegar.
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1/3 cup of creamy ranch dressing.
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2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
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1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed.
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic.
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3/4 cup of panko-style breadcrumbs.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely crumbled.
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1/2 cup Provolone cheese, finely crumbled.
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Salt and ground black pepper to your liking.
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4 tablespoons of butter, melted thoroughly.
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2 teaspoons of garlic powder.
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying.
# Instructions:
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Flatten the chicken till it's about 1/2 inch thick, then sprinkle with pepper and salt.
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Stir together all the marinade items, pop in the chicken, and chill it for at least half an hour or up to overnight.
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Cook on the stove, 4–5 minutes per side, till it's got a nice color and is fully cooked.
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Blend garlic powder and panko with the butter. Separately, melt the cheeses with ranch in the microwave.
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Layer the chicken with the cheesy mix, top with breadcrumbs, and broil 3–4 minutes until it's golden.
# Notes:
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Swap in Italian dressing for a speedy marinade.
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Bake it or toss it on the grill for variation.
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Keto-friendly? Use pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs.