Ingredients for Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups white bread, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or other seeds)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or other seeds)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Grease a 9x13 inch ovenproof dish.
- 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.
- Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon to the breadcrumbs.
- Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter.
- Add the melted butter to the breadcrumb mixture and mix thoroughly.
- 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.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- 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.
- Serve with roasted vegetables like broccoli for a complete and delicious meal. (Use lemon sauce sparingly!)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
119g
Carbs
5g
