Mediterranean Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.