Parmesan-Crusted Lemon-Pepper Chicken

This dish was a great hit with my family. Even my 2-year-old loved it and he's a very picky eater. The lemon in this chicken dish gives it a great zing. Serve with rice pilaf and steamed garlic green beans and you've got a delicious meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 303 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the thickest part of the breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book.

Step 3

Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

Step 4

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil in another dish.

Step 5

Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat in Parmesan-crumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking pan.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).