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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 ounces each), trimmed
Topping
- ¼ cup minced fresh basil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Preheat and Prep the Topping
Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat to 425°F.
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Chicken
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place in a 13×9-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine basil and mayonnaise, then spread evenly over the chicken.
Top with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake and Serve
Bake until the topping is golden and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 160°F, 18 to 22 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Baked Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Breast
This baked chicken breast is juicy and tender, topped with a garlicky Parmesan crust that turns golden and crisp in the oven. Fresh basil and a touch of mayo add richness and herbaceous flavor to every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 ounces each), trimmed
Topping
- ¼ cup minced fresh basil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken dry and place in 13×9-inch dish.
- Mix basil and mayonnaise; spread over chicken.
- Top with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Bake until golden and chicken reaches 160°F, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
