Panko- and Mustard-Crusted Rabbit

Name: Panko- and Mustard-Crusted Rabbit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup Dijon mustard; 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs); ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 2 whole fryer rabbits; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Tender rabbit pieces coated in a flavorful mixture of Dijon mustard and crispy panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with fresh thyme. This dish offers a sophisticated twist on classic breaded meat, featuring a golden-brown crust and juicy interior.

8 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup unsalted butter, melted
•1 cup Dijon mustard
•2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
•¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
•2 whole fryer rabbits
•1 teaspoon kosher salt
•½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 500°F. In medium bowl, whisk together butter and mustard. In large bowl, toss together panko and thyme.
5 min
2.
Season rabbit pieces with salt and pepper. Using pastry brush, brush 1 piece generously with mustard mixture, then dip in panko mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces, using 2 baking sheets. Drizzle pieces with olive oil.
15 min
3.
Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F. Bake until crust is golden and juices run clear when meat is pricked with fork, about 10 minutes more.
25 min