Ingredients
To bring this delightful dish to life, you’ll need a handful of fresh, vibrant ingredients that speak to the heart of home-cooked meals. Here’s what you’ll need:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– Juice of one lemon
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (a blend of oregano, basil, and thyme)
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
These ingredients, though humble, come together in a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with delight. As a child, I remember gathering herbs with my mother, Elena, in our garden, her laughter mingling with the rustling leaves—a memory that infuses this dish with familial warmth.
Instructions
Creating this dish is as much about the process as it is about the final result. Here’s how to make your own culinary magic:
1. **Prepare the Chicken:** Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season each piece generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. **Infuse with Flavor:** In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, letting the flavors meld as I would in my grandmother’s kitchen, where patience was as important an ingredient as any spice.
3. **Cook to Perfection:** Heat the butter in a large skillet or Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. **Add the Parmesan Touch:** Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and the dried Italian herbs over the chicken. Let it cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and form a delicious crust.
5. **Finish with Freshness:** Remove the chicken from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley, adding a burst of color and a hint of garden freshness that reminds me of summer days spent in Nonna Rosa’s sun-drenched garden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 35g