BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARMESAN GARLIC CRUST

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Crunchy baked chicken is kept moist during cooking by slathering it with a basil, mayonnaise mixture before adding seasoned breadcrumbs. Delicious!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 ounces each)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
lemon wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425°.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper to taste in bowl.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and transfer to 13"x 9" baking dish which has been sprayed with Pam.
  • Combine basil and mayonnaise in small bowl and spread mixture evenly over chicken.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over mayonnaise, pressing lightly to adhere.
  • Bake until crumbs are golden brown and thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken registers 160 degrees, about 18 to 22 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 861.2, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 36

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