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Buttery Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Buttery Garlic Parmesan Chicken – amazing skillet chicken with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Made with simple ingredients but SO good!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. (750g) chicken thighs skin-on and deboned
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 20 cloves garlic peeled and gently smashed
  • 1/4 cup white wine beer, or champagne
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat and add a little butter. Pan-fry the chicken skin side down until both surfaces are crispy and nicely browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining melted butter and sauté the garlic until light brown. Return the chicken to the skillet, followed by the white wine and water. Lower the heat and let it simmer. Add salt to taste and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
  4. Reduce the sauce slightly, then add the chopped parsley and top the chicken with Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and broil the chicken in the oven until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You may use bone-in chicken thighs, but for best results, debone the chicken thighs but keep the skin on. If you don't have wine, skip it and use 1/2 cup water instead of 1/4 cup. You may melt the cheese by covering the skillet for a little bit until the cheese melts. You don't have to broil the chicken in the oven but broiling makes it better and also char the skin a little bit.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3people Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 260mg (87%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 260mg 87%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.