Description
Succulent grilled chicken with ranch and parmesan crust delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in simple home cooking. Crispy parmesan coating and zesty ranch seasoning create an irresistible meal you can savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless (pounded to 0.75 inch thickness)
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) ranch dressing, bottled
- 3 tbsps (45 ml/1.5 fl oz) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml/0.17 fl oz) vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml/0.17 fl oz) lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml/0.08 fl oz) pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) ranch dressing, bottled
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) butter, melted
Instructions
- Marinate: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in marinade, refrigerating for two hours or overnight to maximize flavor penetration and meat tenderness.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite grill to medium-high heat, creating ideal cooking environment for uniform chicken preparation.
- Chicken Grilling: Position marinated chicken on grates, rotating periodically to achieve golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking within 12-15 minutes.
- Flavor Enhancement: Craft ranch mixture by blending ranch dressing with Parmesan cheese, creating a rich, tangy sauce.
- Crisp Topping Creation: Combine breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, and melted butter to form a cohesive, textured coating.
- Assembly: Transfer grilled chicken to oven-safe dish, spreading ranch mixture evenly across surface.
- Cheese Layer: Arrange provolone cheese atop ranch spread, enabling smooth melting process.
- Crispy Finish: Generously distribute Parmesan crumb mixture over cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Broiling: Position dish under broiler, monitoring closely until cheese melts and topping transforms into a crisp, golden crust.
- Serving: Allow chicken to rest briefly, preserving internal moisture and optimal serving temperature.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Give chicken at least 2 hours (overnight preferred) in refrigerator to maximize flavor depth and meat tenderness.
- Grill with Precision: Maintain medium-high heat, rotate chicken every few minutes for consistent golden-brown exterior and thorough internal cooking.
- Cheese Layer Technique: Spread ranch mixture first, then add provolone for smooth melting, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Broiler Watchfulness: Monitor crumb topping closely during final 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, aiming for perfect golden-crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg