Garlic toasted breaded chicken: a flavorful upgrade

Chicken is a versatile ingredient, but when you narrow the focus to breaded chicken, the possibilities become endless. One of the most satisfying ways to elevate this dish is by infusing it with the warm, comforting flavor of garlic. While you can chop or fry garlic in various ways, toasting it with breadcrumbs gives a superior flavor distribution and texture.

To start, toast some garlic and breadcrumbs together to achieve a perfect balance. Using either panko or plain breadcrumbs, both of which can be found in most kitchens, will give you different textures—panko’s larger, fluffier particles create a lighter coating, while finely-ground breadcrumbs offer a more compact crust. Either way, the key is to toast the garlic in olive oil until just golden, then add the breadcrumbs to achieve a rich, golden color.

For best results, thin cuts of chicken, like cutlets or butterflied breasts, will cook evenly and quickly. The toasted garlic and breadcrumb mixture can be used to coat the chicken directly, skipping the usual dredging process and resulting in a crispy, flavorful crust.

This method works well for both stovetop and oven cooking, and with just a little effort, you’ll transform a simple piece of chicken into a garlicky masterpiece.

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