BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS W/PARMESAN-GARLIC CRUST

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This recipe comes from Cooks Country magazine. It's a very easy, light, and tasty chicken dish. Perfect for prepping after a long day at the office.

Provided by Patrick in Los Ange

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (6 -7 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 -6 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat to 425°F
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and transfer to 9x13 baking dish. Combine basil and mayonnaise in a small bowl and spread mixture over chicken. Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture over mayonnaise, pressing lightly to adhere.
  • Bake until crumbs are golden brown and instant-read thermometer (inserted into thickest part of chicken breast) registers 160°F 10-22 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 895.5, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 48.2

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