Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? In this post, I’m sharing two of our favorite garlic chicken recipes that are simple, delicious, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends! These easy chicken dinner recipes take just minutes to prep and are so foolproof, I make them all the time.
The first is an Italian-inspired Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe — perfect served with rice, broccoli, or garlic bread for a full Italian-themed meal. The second is a classic 40 Clove Garlic Chicken recipe, packed with rich garlic flavor and perfect alongside rice and your favorite veggies.
You’ll find these easy garlic chicken recipes and more in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 2!
This first easy garlic chicken recipe makes a delicious Italian themed garlic parmesan chicken. It is a perfect dinner recipe and one of our favorite chicken breast recipes. It’s very versatile, but to make it easy, I serve it with rice and a vegetable like broccoli or Italian green beans. If you would like to stay with the Italian theme, you could serve it with other Italian themed meal items like seasoned rice or garlic bread.
Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Try this garlic chicken recipe for a delicious savory meal with just a few minutes prep time. Serve with rice and a veggie and you’re done!
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer garlic and oil to a shallow bowl.
- Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken breast halves in the olive oil and garlic mixture.
- Then dip into the bread crumb mixture and turn to evenly coat.
- Place into a shallow baking dish.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165°.
This 40 clove garlic chicken recipe is a delicious seasoned baked chicken with a distinct garlic flavor. It is a delicious savory dinner recipe that goes well with rice and your favorite vegetable!
40 Clove Garlic Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts, with skin
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. thyme
40 peeled cloves garlic, about 2 bulbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-proof skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown chicken on both sides over high heat.
- Remove from heat.
- Add ½ cup oil, thyme and garlic cloves.
- Cover and bake 1½ hours.
- Remove chicken from the oven. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
For a wonderful side dish to go with these garlic chicken recipes, try this garlic salad recipe!
These easy garlic chicken recipes are from volume 2 of our cookbook:
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I cooked this recipe and its really good! Thank you for all your recipes and your cookbook is awesome!
You are welcome Jen and thank you for letting us know that you are enjoying them and they are working for you.
The garlic chicken on the YouTube channel is the best chicken I’ve ever made and have made it 8 times already! I’ve made it when company comes over because it’s a little fancy and both times our company has raved! Delish!
yummy. thanks Tawra. ibwish we could get your cookbooks in Australia :) yvette