Baked Chicken
When you’re counting calories, plain baked chicken can become a bore. However, this savory, herb-infused version will leave you saying, “Bird is the word!”
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup(s) dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoon(s) parsley, fresh chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) rosemary, fresh minced
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) thyme, fresh minced
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
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Place chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper and pound lightly with a mallet or other heavy flat object to flatten to 1/4 inch thick.
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Heat 1 tbs oil in a heavy small skillet over medium low heat.
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Saute shallot 1-2 minutes, or until softened.
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Transfer shallot to a bowl and set aside.
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Add next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste to bowl with shallot.
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Add 1/2 tbs oil and egg yolk and lightly toss.
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Heat remaining oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
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Saute chicken 3 minutes per side.
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Turn on broiler.
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Place chicken breasts on a platter.
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Press a portion of crumb mixture onto one side of each chicken breast until breadcrumb mixture is 1/4 inch thick.
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Place chicken on broiler pan, crumb side up, and broil 1 minute, or until golden.
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Serve crumb side up.
Nutrition
Calories: 908.14kcalCarbohydrates: 82.82gProtein: 53.59gFat: 39.32gSaturated Fat: 6.1gCholesterol: 281.94mgSodium: 1201.87mgFiber: 4.62gSugar: 12.92g
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