Meals that are cooked for families during the weekday tend to be viewed as basic and simplistic because they have to fit into the busy schedules that everyone is juggling on a daily basis. However, just because a recipe is simple, doesn't mean it's bad. It could be a tremendous boon for people who love to cook, but simply cannot afford to spend too much time in the kitchen. With this tasty recipe for olive oil garlic chicken, you can get in the kitchen, whip it up, and get back to the routine in no time.
Garlic Olive Oil Chicken
The time it takes to cook this recipe is short and the number of steps in the recipe is few. Both of these are definitely appreciated by anyone who has minimal amounts of time to cook. However, the simplicity of this recipe is not limited solely to the steps and the time in the kitchen. There is also a much-beloved simplicity to the ingredients that are used, as well. The ingredients come together to produce a flavorful, harmonious mixture of tastes that suit a succulent chicken dish perfectly. Lightly crusted, and consumed by flavors, this olive oil garlic chicken dish will turn your average weeknight mealtime into something completely special altogether.
The ingredients included in this recipe are truly about as simple as they can get for a dish that tastes this scrumptious. Required are two-quarter cups of olive oil and dry bread crumbs, two teaspoons of garlic, a half cup of parmesan cheese, and a set of chicken breasts. Obviously, the amount of each ingredient and the number of chicken breasts you can use for this recipe can vary depending on how many mouths you are trying to feed on a nightly basis, but the same can be said of every recipe.
Not only are these ingredients very easy to procure, but they are also simple to blend together; the flavors of each component are so intrinsically complementary of one another. They make for an out of this world taste!
How Long Will Leftovers Last?
Leftovers are a gift to a busy cook. They allow you the opportunity to create a dinner that's fast and simple, yet still delicious and nutritious. If you have leftovers of this dish, you may be wondering how long they'll last for.
Typically, you can expect leftover cooked chicken to last for three to four days in the fridge. If you need it to last longer, you'll have to freeze it. Past four days, you want to be extra careful. Check your leftovers thoroughly for any signs of spoilage. Definitely do not consume any leftover chicken that is more than a week old.
In order for it to last, chicken needs to be stored properly. Store your leftover chicken in a sealable, airtight container. We recommend a plastic container, as these seal better than zip-top bags do. Plus, they're less prone to spillage. Make sure the container is sealed completely before putting it away.
When getting ready to prep your leftovers, check them for any issues. Your chicken should not be an odd color or have a strange texture. It definitely shouldn't smell off or otherwise offensive. Finally, it should still taste perfectly normal. If your gut is telling you to throw it away, listen to it and discard the leftovers.
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Olive Oil Garlic Chicken Recipe
(8 votes, average: 3.88 out of 5)
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- Total Time: 50 minutes
Description
Simple ingredients create a lightly crusted chicken dish that turns a weekday meal into something special. Garlic and Parmesan cheese create a blend of flavors perfect for chicken. Get in and out of the kitchen in no time with this 5 ingredient family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Warm the garlic and olive oil together in a small pan to blend the flavors.
- In a separate dish, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the olive oil and garlic mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture.
- Place in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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