Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

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

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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