Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup butter ((one stick))
  • 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon thyme ((important for flavor))
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut the butter into slices and place the butter slices in a baking dish. Place the baking dish in the oven to melt the butter.
  • When the butter has melted, remove the dish from the oven.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, and lemon juice to the dish and mix it well.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan in a large plastic zip-top bag.
  • Add the chicken to the bag and shake to coat the chicken.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and lay each breast on its front to get moist then flip them over in the pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumb mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle lemon pepper on top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until done (internal temperature is 165 degrees).
  • Transfer the baked chicken to a serving platter or plates.
  • Spoon some of the liquid in the baking dish over the cooked chicken and accompanying side dish if desired.