Modern Fancy Chicken Delight

About this recipe

This modern take on Fancy Chicken Delight offers a juicy, flavorful chicken breast crusted with Parmesan and herbs, perfect for impressing your dinner guests. With a few simple techniques like brining and oven-baking, you're ensured a succulent dish every time.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 10 whole peppercorns
• Peel of half a lemon

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare a brine by boiling 3 cups water with 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, peppercorns, and lemon peel. Let cool.

2. 2

   Submerge chicken in brine for at least 30 minutes, then pat dry.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture.

6. 6

   Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Transfer skillet to oven, bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked.

8. 8

   Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.