Baked crusty mustard chicken Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400掳F (200掳C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
• STEP 3.Coat each chicken breast with the mustard mixture, then dip it into a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
• STEP 4.Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• STEP 5.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.
• STEP 6.Serve the baked crusty mustard chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside roasted vegetables or a salad.
• STEP 7.Cooking Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the mustard mixture for at least 30 minutes before coating it with the breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese crust. Make sure to evenly coat the chicken with the mustard mixture and press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the chicken to ensure a crispy crust. To check if the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. It should read 165掳F (74掳C).
• STEP 8.Storage and Serving: Leftover baked crusty mustard chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350掳F (175掳C) until heated through. Serve the chicken as a main dish with a side of mashed potatoes or rice, or slice it and use it in sandwiches or salads.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the mustard mixture for at least 30 minutes before coating it with the breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese crust.
• Make sure to evenly coat the chicken with the mustard mixture and press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the chicken to ensure a crispy crust.
• To check if the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. It should read 165掳F (74掳C).

Storage and Serving

• Leftover baked crusty mustard chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the oven at 350掳F (175掳C) until heated through.
• Serve the chicken as a main dish with a side of mashed potatoes or rice, or slice it and use it in sandwiches or salads.