Easy Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
For the marinade:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the chicken:
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and tenderized to 1/2-inch thickness
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Parmesan crust:
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped into bits
1/2 cup provolone cheese, chopped into bits
6 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pepper until a uniform mixture forms.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken and the marinade into a freezer bag. Seal the bag, massaging out any air and ensuring that every inch of the chicken is covered in the marinade. Place the bags in the fridge and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to a low broil of 450 degrees F.
In a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove-top, heat the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, remove the chicken breasts from the bags and sear them until each side has a golden crust, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Once a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 degrees F, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it onto a baking sheet. Then tent the baking sheet with foil to keep the chicken warm.
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing.
Microwave the mixture in 15-second increments, stirring between each increment until the cheese is completely melted.
Pour the mixture over the tops of the chicken. Place the chicken in the oven and broil until the cheese browns slightly, about 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Add the breadcrumb mixture on top of the chicken and cheese. Broil the chicken until the breadcrumbs are slightly brown, about 1 minute.
