Meat - Oven Chicken: Zucchini and Parmesan Crusted by
Source: https://nancyonthehomefront.com/zucchini-parmesan-crusted-chicken/
This recipe has been adapted from a recipe I tried using HelloFresh.
Although the original recipe was good I felt it needed a little something more so I added some minced garlic!
Why have I never thought of topping a chicken breast with shredded zucchini? The zucchini keeps the chicken moist and tender while it is cooking.
The addition of garlic and Parmesan gives a delicious flavor to the mix.
Tip:
If the chicken is dry, have a look over some tips on this website about how to keep the chicken moist:
https://www.platingpixels.com/how-to-bake-chicken-breast-that-are-moist-and-tender/
Ingredients
2 Chicken Breasts, about 350g total
1 zucchini, grated
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 160C. Line baking tray with baking paper (lightly smeared with a thin layer of oil) for easy clean up.
2. Place the grated zucchini into the center of a clean kitchen towel. Gather the corners and squeeze the excess moisture out over your sink. Place the zucchini in a bowl.
3. Add the minced garlic, Parmesan cheese and chilli flakes to the zucchini. Mix well.
4. Pound the chicken breast until they are about ½ inch think. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Top each chicken breast with a thick layer of the zucchini mix.
6. Bake 15- 30 minutes or until just cooked through (internal temp 75C). During the last two minutes of cooking, heat the oven to high and grill for about 2 minutes or until golden brown on top.
7. Serve the Zucchini & Parmesan Crusted chicken with a salad or with mashed potatoes and green bean. We use the leftovers on a salad the next day.
2. Place the grated zucchini into the center of a clean kitchen towel. Gather the corners and squeeze the excess moisture out over your sink. Place the zucchini in a bowl.
3. Add the minced garlic, Parmesan cheese and chilli flakes to the zucchini. Mix well.
4. Pound the chicken breast until they are about ½ inch think. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Top each chicken breast with a thick layer of the zucchini mix.
6. Bake 15- 30 minutes or until just cooked through (internal temp 75C). During the last two minutes of cooking, heat the oven to high and grill for about 2 minutes or until golden brown on top.
7. Serve the Zucchini & Parmesan Crusted chicken with a salad or with mashed potatoes and green bean. We use the leftovers on a salad the next day.
Servings: 2