Baked Chicken Parmesan

Serves 3
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 45 mins for chicken breasts.
1hr 10 mins for chicken legs. 30 mins for drumsticks.
Ingredients

• 5 tbsp. melted unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. Dijon or dry mustard
• 3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 3 whole chicken breasts

Method

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.200°C Gas mark 6. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the butter with the mustard.
• In another shallow bowl, blend together the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic and basil.



• Dip the chicken pieces first into the mustard mixture, and then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place skin side up in the baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes for chicken breasts. 1hour 10 minutes for chicken legs.
• Drain off the excess fat.
• Serve

Equipment

• 2 shallow bowls
• Baking tray or oven dish

Cooks Tip

• This goes well with a green salad, drizzled with Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar, and warm crusty bread.
• This is a nice snack or party food if done  with chicken drumsticks, leave to cool then cover with foil and refrigerate.
• If making the drumsticks, make a day in advance.

Shopping List

• Unsalted butter
• Dry mustard
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley
• Dried basil
• Garlic
• Chicken breasts or legs

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