Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

• Fresh Breadcrumb
• Parmesan Cheese
• Garlic Cloves
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Chicken Breasts
• Fresh Basil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Lemon Wedge

How to Make Baked Chicken Breasts With Parmesan Garlic Crust

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
3. Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) completely dry with paper towels. Transfer to a 13x9 inch baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
5. Spread the basil mayonnaise mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
6. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mayonnaise, gently pressing to adhere.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast registers 160°F (71°C).
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.