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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

This dish features chicken coated with a crispy parmesan crust, baked alongside an assortment of vegetables until tender and caramelized. The dish combines baking and roasting methods, resulting in a golden, flavorful crust and succulent, browned vegetables with a satisfying final texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken breasts preferably skinless
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain or panko
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for coating and drizzling
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated parmesan, bread crumbs, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful crust mixture.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then rub them with a little olive oil to help the crust adhere.
  4. Press each chicken breast into the parmesan mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top for extra crispness.
  6. Toss the mixed vegetables with a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, and additional herbs if desired. Spread them around the chicken on the sheet pan.
  7. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the parmesan crust is golden and crispy, while the vegetables are caramelized.
  8. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. The crust will firm up, and the flavors will meld beautifully.
  9. Serve hot, spooning the roasted vegetables alongside the parmesan-crusted chicken for a satisfying, crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside main dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley over the finished dish. You can also add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.