Mediterranean Crusted Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Mediterranean Crusted Chicken Recipe). A deliciously rich chicken entree that is best served with mild side dishes such as sauteed vegetables and French bread. This chicken has a great fresh basil flavor.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mediterranean Crusted Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 egg

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup crushed saltine crackers

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

2 pounds skinless chicken thighs

¼ cup olive oil

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine the egg and heavy cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl combine the cracker crumbs cheese basil garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then dredge liberally in the cracker crumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.

Step 4

Bake covered at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes then remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 more minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Crusted Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 409.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.8g 68%

Carbohydrates: 10.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 25.4g 39%

Saturated Fat: 8.4g 42%

Cholesterol: 186.7mg 62%

Vitamin A Iu: 491.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.9mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 37mcg 9%

Calcium: 80.1mg 8%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 43.9mg 16%

Potassium: 415.7mg 12%

Sodium: 326mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 228.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.