Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher with Garlic Butter Sauce
A comforting dish of chicken coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, enhanced by garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Create garlic butter sauce by melting butter over medium heat and adding garlic and Italian herbs.
- Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid stacking the chicken before baking for extra crispiness. Use pre-seasoned breadcrumbs for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg