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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 thick slices whole wheat bread for about 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large large boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Combine butter and garlic in an 8- or 10-inch skillet. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted. Pour the butter/garlic mixture into a shallow pie plate or similar dish and cool to room temperature.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, tear the bread into large chunks, and pulse until the bread is ground into crumbs. Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow pie plate or shallow bowl and toss with the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in the melted, cooled garlic butter. Transfer to the bread crumb mixture and turn until coated on all sides. Arrange the chicken in one flat layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any of the remaining melted butter over the chicken. Bake the chicken until it is lightly browned and just cooked through, 40-50 minutes. The baking time will depend on the thickness and size of the chicken you are using. Don’t overcook or the chicken will be dry.

Notes

  • Bread Crumbs: if you don’t have a food processor to make fresh bread crumbs, you can try using a blender and pulsing the crumbs or try using panko bread crumbs (usually found in the Asian foods aisle). If you are using a food processor, you can also add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the bread crumbs and pulse to combine to create an even finer crumb.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 217mg (72%) Sodium 1530mg (64%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 217mg 72%
Sodium 1530mg 64%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.