Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Crust
Succulent chicken breasts topped with a flavorful crust made from fresh breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. The crispy skin and Mediterranean-inspired topping create a delicious main dish.
Ingredients
- •2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
- •½ cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- •3½ tablespoons oil reserved
- •2 cloves garlic
- •4 pieces chicken breast halves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil reserved from tomatoes and garlic in processor. Using on/off turns, process until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
10 min
- 2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
10 min
- 3.
Transfer chicken, skin side up, to heavy rimmed baking sheet. Spoon breadcrumb mixture atop chicken, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
30 min
- 4.
Place chicken on plates and serve.
2 min
