Best 2 Garlicky Baked Chicken Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our garlicky baked chicken, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This delectable dish features tender, succulent chicken infused with a symphony of aromatic garlic, fragrant herbs, and a hint of zesty lemon, creating a flavor profile that is both comforting and exciting. Accompanying the chicken is a medley of roasted vegetables, each perfectly caramelized and bursting with natural sweetness. The medley includes colorful carrots, hearty potatoes, crisp green beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, providing a vibrant contrast to the golden-brown chicken. This garlicky baked chicken and roasted vegetable extravaganza is not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner, a special occasion meal, or even a casual gathering with friends.

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GARLICKY GOOD PEPPERY BAKED CHICKEN WITH A TWIST

Garlicky good peppery baked chicken with a twist image

We do eat a lot of chicken in our home, it is so versatile. Change up a few of the ingredients and you'll always have a meal that although its chicken will taste completely different. If you have any of the cooked sauce left, freeze it and you're half way to another recipe.

Provided by Irisa Raina 9

Categories Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 -12 ounce can vernor's ginger ale
4 tablespoons fresh ground pepper { divided 2 & 2 }
TO MAKE THE SPREAD:
1 cup hellman's mayonnaise { you may need more or less depending on the size of the chicken }
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
zest from 1 lemon { this is the twist } just that little bit adds a brightness to the mayo
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 - 24 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce
¼ teaspoon italian seasonings
1 teaspoon dry parsley
¼ teaspoon dry basil
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon pure cane sugar
¼ cup of water to swish the jar of sauce with
FOR THE ONIONS:
1 tablespoon pure cane sugar
1 good size sweet onion { roughly chopped }
¼ cup garlic oil
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 cup italian breading
½ cup of parmesan cheese { plus ¼ to use later }

Steps:

1. Marinade the chicken in the Vernor's and fresh ground pepper, for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2. While the chicken is doing its thing in the Vernor's, roughly chop the onion and sauté them in the garlic oil and sugar. Once the onions are soft and start to caramelize remove them from the oil "draining any excess oil and discarding it "and set the onions aside.
3. NOTE: To make garlic oil add corn oil to a pan " enough to cover the whole bulbs of garlic " I did 3 large bulbs" and simmer on low till the garlic is soft. Remove the garlic, strain the oil and put into a separate jar. Then in another jar add the cleaned garlic and refrigerate. This will keep for a very long time!
4. Next put the marinara sauce in a small pot and add the Italian seasonings, dry parsley, dry basil, sea salt, sugar and cooked onions. Bring this to a boil turn it down and simmer this for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally and then set aside.
5. Mix the mayonnaise with the ground pepper, sea salt and the zest from 1 lemon. Put this is the refrigerator till you are ready to make the chicken, you'll want the seasonings' and stuff to get all incorporated with the mayo.
6. Mix the bread crumbs with the grated cheese.
7. Preheat the oven to 375.
8. When you are ready to bake the chicken remove it from the marinade and pat it dry.
9. Spoon a thin layer of the cooked marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
10. Put the chicken on top, spoon the mayo mixture over the tops of the chicken making sure all the tops are covered.
11. Then top with the bread crumbs mixed with the cheese.
12. Bake about 30 minutes covered loosely { ovens vary so times will vary also } once the chicken is almost done , top with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese and bake uncovered for about 10/12 minutes longer, once it is melted it's time to call everyone to dinner.
13. To serve place a chicken breast on the plate and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Spoon the remaining sauce over the pasta of your choice. I used Mostaccioli and I served this with Ciabatta cheese rolls. It certainly was a garlicky cheesy meal for sure.

GARLICKY BAKED CHICKEN

GARLICKY BAKED CHICKEN image

Categories Poultry

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 Chicken thighs or 4 Breast
8TBS Butter
4 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
2C Bread Crumbs (fresh)
1C Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter with the garlic and pour into shallow bowl. Mix the bread crumbs with the cheese, and dip the chicke pieces, one at a time, into the garlic butter, coting well on all sides. THen dip into the bread crumb mixture, patting them on so the coating is thick. Place the chicken pieces in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up and pat on any remaing bread crumb mixture. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the chicken pieces. Bake chicken for 1 hour or until crisp & golden brown, basting several times with the pan juices. Serve hot

Tips:

Use a whole chicken: This will give you more flavorful and juicy meat, but you can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs if you prefer.
Pat the chicken dry: This will help the spices and seasonings adhere to the chicken and give you a crispier skin.
Use a flavorful spice rub: The spice rub in this recipe is simple but effective, but you can feel free to experiment with different combinations of spices to suit your taste.
Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help the chicken cook through quickly and evenly, and will also give you a crispy skin.
Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

This garlicky baked chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's simple to make, and the chicken comes out moist and flavorful, with a crispy skin. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.