How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a perfectly crispy and juicy piece of baked chicken, and this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. This dish combines the classic flavors of Italian giardiniera with tender, golden-brown chicken for a delicious and satisfying meal that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Giardiniera, which means "from the garden" in Italian, is a popular condiment made from pickled vegetables such as cauliflo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups butter and garlic croutons
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup giardiniera
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Pulse croutons in a small food processor until they have a fine consistency. Put flour, eggs, and crouton crumbs into 3 separate shallow dishes.
  • Dip each breast first into flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip into egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Coat chicken in crouton crumbs and set on a plate.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large oven-proof skillet until hot. Fry chicken for 2 minutes, flip, and fry an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons giardiniera and 1 slice of cheese.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with parsley before serving.
  • Nutrition

    560 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 177mg
    • Sodium: 707mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 252mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 296mg