A Million and One Ways To Make Chicken

I took boneless, skinless chicken breasts out for dinner last night.  Now all I had to do was figure out what to do with them.  Do you know there are a million and one ways to make chicken.  It's so versatile, can be paired with anything and it always tastes good.  I have to say we eat alot of chicken and pasta, beef prices are too high, even for just two people!  I stock up on all cuts of chicken when I see a sale, because there are so many ways to make it.

I made this recipe with my chicken breasts last night, I call it "Don't Hold The Mayo" chicken, baked in the oven with a crispy topping, along with a side of thyme steamed broccoli and carrots and herbed bread, it was fabulous!

Recipe below.

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Three ingredients is all it takes for moist, delicious chicken. Mix the breadcrumbs and grated cheese together for the topping.

 Squirt the mayo on and spread over the top of the chicken breasts.

 Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mayo and bake until golden brown.

 Steamed up some broccoli florets and carrot slices with thyme as my side, and toasted herbed garlic bread to finish it off.

Dinner is served!

 "Don't Hold The Mayo" Chicken

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup regular or light mayonnaise

1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Locatelli cheese or other Italian cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.  Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts.  Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet about 2-3 inches apart.  Spread the mayonnaise over the tops of the chicken breasts.  Pour the bread crumbs in a bowl and toss with the cheese. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the chicken until it's covered.  Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the juices run clear.  Makes 2 servings.  

Cheesy Baked Chicken

Chicken is a favorite in my house, so I am always trying to come up with new ways to make it.  I also have a few picky eaters which doesn't help either.  I went shopping in the pantry and pulled the fridge open, and with only three ingredients made the best, most moist chicken in all the land!  Recipe below.

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I used light mayonnaise, save a little bit of calories when you can, it doesn't alter the taste, I also used grated cheese and plain breadcrumbs.

 Slather the mayo on each piece, then sprinkle on the breadcrumb mixture.

Bake for 45 minutes, and you have yourself some crispy, delicious, juicy chicken breasts.

 The mayo acts like a meat tenderizer, so no more dried out chicken breasts and they taste so good!

Cheesy Baked Chicken

Ingredients

Cooking Spray

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.  With paper towels pat the chicken dry, absorb any water or juices.  Lay the chicken breasts on the baking sheet.  Divide the mayo between the two pieces and slater all over and around the sides of each piece.  In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the cheese and sprinkle all over the chicken.  Bake for 45 minutes, depending on the size of your pieces, juices should run clear when the chicken is done.

NOTE:  I only made 2 big chicken breasts, just up your ingredients for however many pieces you plan to cook.