Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts

• About 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• White Bread
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Parmesan Cheese
• Unsalted Butter
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Lemon, Zest Of
• Lemon, Juice Of

How to Make Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Grease a 9x13 inch ovenproof dish.
3. Tear 4 cups of bread into pieces and place in a food processor. Add 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or seeds of your choice) and pulse until you have coarse breadcrumbs.
4. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon to the breadcrumbs.
5. Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter.
6. Add the melted butter to the breadcrumb mixture and mix thoroughly.
7. Place the chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) in the prepared dish. Pat the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the chicken, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
9. Optional: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the dish. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan drippings, mix well, and serve as a sauce.
10. Serve with roasted vegetables like broccoli for a complete and delicious meal. (Use lemon sauce sparingly!)