Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a wire rack on a baking sheet.
2. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
3. Melt butter and cook garlic briefly until fragrant.
4. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
5. Dip chicken into garlic butter, then coat firmly in breadcrumbs.
6. Arrange on wire rack and bake until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

• Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
• Panko creates crispier texture.
• Don’t burn the garlic.
• Use a wire rack for best crispiness.