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Parmesan-crusted Chicken
Introduction from Mary Berry
The cream cheese that coats the chicken creates a moist topping, so there is no need for a sauce with this. In summer, serve it with a green salad and new potatoes; in winter, provide a selection of seasonal green vegetables.
Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/400°F/Gas 6). Oil the roasting tin or baking tray, as shown below, and lay the chicken in the tin. Brush each chicken breast with a small amount of oil, then season.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the sun-blushed tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and chives, then season well.
Spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of each and pat gently into the cream cheese.
Scatter the pepper wedges around the chicken, brush them with oil, and season with black pepper.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the pepper wedges are charred around the edges, the chicken is cooked, and the topping golden.
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