Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

• Fresh Breadcrumb
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Fresh Basil
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• Lemon Wedge

How to Make Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch. This ensures even cooking.
4. Spread the basil-mayonnaise mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
5. In a separate shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
6. Press each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
7. Place the breaded chicken breasts in a baking dish lightly coated with olive oil.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!