Notes
This is a nice breaded baked chicken dish can be served with just about any sides. I primarily make this with Chicken Parmesan + spaghetti - top the chicken with sliced parmesan cheese 2-3 minutes before the end of cooking.
Also the chicken tastes better if you use a bit more salt before breading!
I use a Meater thermometer (if the chicken is thick enough for it) - this way the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Ingredients
1 tbsp flour
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup italian-style breadcrumbs
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 pack of chicken tenders)
2 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a pie plate, mix together 1 tbsp flour, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Stir so it's thoroughly mixed.
3. Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (more salt = more flavor!). If you're using a Meater, insert the probe into one of the chicken breasts.
4. Dredge chicken in breading, shaking off excess.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. When oil is shimmering, add chicken and sear until lightly browned, about a minute per side (you're getting a flavorful sear on the outside here - the chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
6. Place chicken on a cookie sheet covered with foil, and transfer to oven. Roast until cooked through (about 8 minutes for tenders and cutlets; longer if it's a thick piece of chicken).
7. Remove from oven and rest for a minute or two, then serve!