Packed with flavor, Rosemary Walnut Baked Chicken is a quick and easy (and light!) weeknight meal.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4
AuthorLiz
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Crust:
1/3c.panko breadcrumbs
1/3c.chopped walnuts
2Tbs.finely grated Parmigiano-Reggianofreshly grated, if you have it
1generous tsp. minced fresh rosemary
1/4tsp.kosher salt
1/4tsp.freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients for the Chicken:
cooking spray
1/4c.buttermilk, milk, or half-and-half
2Tbs.Dijon mustard
4chicken cutletstrimmed of fat
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Make Rosemary Walnut Crust:
In a small skillet over low heat, toast panko breadcrumbs until golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Place panko breadcrumbs and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-10 times, until finely chopped. (You can skip this step if you can chop your walnuts small enough, but I found the finer consistency from a brief whirl in the food processor made for easier coating.)
Combine panko, walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, rosemary, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. (If making a large batch to freeze extra, portion out some for immediate use and store extra in an airtight container or ziplock bag.)
Assemble and Bake the Chicken:
In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and mustard until combined. Add chicken to mixture, turning to coat. Dredge chicken through panko-walnut mixture, ensuring that both sides are evenly coated.
Place chicken on prepared baking sheet/wire rack. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray. Bake for approximately 13 minutes (less time for thinner slices, more for thicker), or until chicken is cooked through.