Herb Crusted Chicken Recipes

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, basil, thyme and 2 Tablespoons of the mustard mixture in a separate bowl. Using a fork, combine the ingredients to form a crumbly mixture.
• Place chicken in baking dish and brush remaining mustard mixture over the chicken.
• Using fingertips, press the breading over each chicken breast until completely covered. The bottom is not breaded.
• Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until chicken reaches a temperature of about 165 degrees F.

BAKED PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter with the garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.

WHOLE30 BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Combine the spices together and rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until it is nicely browned.
• Place the seared chicken in an oven proof baking dish and cook for 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes. You want the internal temperature is 165 º F. Be careful not to over cook, or you will dry out the chicken.
• Garnish with some fresh rosemary and oregano and drizzle over a little lemon juice, and serve immediately.

PAN SEARED HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken until it's flat and uniform in size. Add all of the herbs and spices to a bowl; mix well.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the herb mixture, making sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a nonstick skillet; then add the chicken to the pan and fry 5-7 minutes per side depending on the thickness of your chicken. The juices should run clear.
• Serve hot with or without some fresh squeezed lemon juice on top.

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• 1. Cut your chicken breast into one inch pieces. Marinate chicken pieces in 1/2 cup pickle juice and 1 tsp of granulated garlic for at least two hours.
• 2. Set up your dredging station. Bowl #1 Flour (can season with salt and pepper) Bowl #2 One egg mixed with 6 Tbs of water Bowl #3 Breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, granulate garlic, parsley and dill
• 3. Preheat Deep non stick pan to 375 degrees ( I use my electric skillet but any large skillet will do). Drain chicken in a colander. Dip in flour, then egg wash then breadcrumbs. Set aside and repeat with remaining chicken pieces
• 4. When oil is heated fry chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side till golden brown. I did this in two batches. Place first batch on paper towel to drain excess oil. Let chicken sit for about 5 minutes before serving....this helps to set the crust.

BAKED HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Using meat mallet, pound chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Arrange chicken in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour lemon juice over. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Remove chicken from dish and pat dry with paper towels.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt butter with oil in small saucepan over medium heat; cool slightly. Mix breadcrumbs, basil, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper in pie dish. Brush chicken breasts on both sides with melted butter mixture. Coat chicken on both sides with breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken on baking sheet. Bake until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve, passing lemon wedges alongside.

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 210°C Place the mixed herbs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix until combined, then set aside. Place the flour in another bowl and the eggs in a third bowl. Toss the chicken cubes in the flour, dusting off any excess. Working in batches, dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat well.
• Once all the chicken is crumbed, heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Cook the chicken in batches until golden. Remove and transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Place in oven for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken with lemon wedges and a little whole egg mayonnaise for dipping, if desired.

BAKED HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add oil, garlic salt, and pepper. Add fines herbes, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram, crushing each herb between your fingers to release maximum flavor; stir well.
• Place frozen chicken into the prepared pan. Spoon 1/4 of the oil mixture over 1 breast, and quickly spread with a pastry brush to evenly cover the top. Repeat for each breast.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).