Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon wedge

1
Using meat mallet, pound chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2- 3/4 inch thickness.
2
Arrange chicken in 15 X 10 X 2 inch glass baking dish.
3
Pour lemon juice over.
4
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
5
Remove chicken from dish and pat dry with paper towels.
6
Preheat oven to 450.
7
Melt butter with oil in small saucepan over medium heat; cool slightly.
8
Mix breadcrumbs, basil, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper in pie dish.
9
Brush chicken breasts on both sides with with melted butter mixture.
10
Coat chicken on both sides with breadcrumb mixture.
11
Place chicken on baking sheet.
12
Bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
13
(Test to make sure) Transfer to plates and dress with lemon wedges.

520

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts

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