Baked Chicken Breast with Parmesan-Garlic Crust
Baked Chicken Breasts with Parmesan-Garlic Crust bring savory richness with a crispy topping, enhanced by fresh basil and the tang of lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton’s kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 7 ounces each), trimmed
Topping
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat to 425°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat chicken dry and place in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine basil and mayonnaise, then spread over the chicken.
- Top chicken with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake until topping is golden and chicken reaches 160°F, 18-22 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.