Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

Submitted by Marie

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

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[givemiamore]

Very tasty, moist and (the best part) easy to make! For thicker breasts, I would bake it closer to 20-22 minutes or just cut them horizontally in half to cook all the way through. I'll half to think of a tasty side dish to serve with this!

 

[gcicc29]

This recipe is really wonderful. When I am out of fresh basil, I have subbed fresh parsley and it is still great. I have also used light mayo (not fat free) and multigrain fresh bread to make the crumbs. Thanks Marie.

 

[cookingmother]

I followed this recipe exactly and it was delicious and moist. The mayonnaise adds a nice flavor. Thanks for sharing a great chicken recipe!