Tuesday, February 12, 2008

"What does El Diablo mean?" "It's like Spanish for like a fighting chicken."


I love this recipe - it's so simple and easy, but the chicken ends up full of flavor and really versatile; you could serve it with a multitude of things.

I ate the chicken with parmesan porcini risotto (recipe here). I followed the recipe, but next time I think I would add a little more Parmesan cheese and a pinch of saffron - a little would go a long way.

Parmesan Baked Chicken
Serves 4
Recipe adapted from The Gourmet Cookbook
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter until a coarse meal forms. Transfer to a shallow dish or pie plate.
4. One by one, dip chicken breasts into mustard mixture, then dredge in crumbs until completely covered, pressing lightly so crumbs adhere, then place on baking sheet.
5. Bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.

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