Roast Chicken Breast with Basil Crust

This is the perfect summertime roast dinner. The basil crust on each chicken breast will keep the meat moist and give it a fresh summery flavour. Serve with boiled new potatoes and a green salad.

What You Need

Serves 4

  • 4 free range or organic chicken breasts
  • 100g fresh bread crumbs
  • 65g soft butter
  • 30g grated parmesan or mature cheddar cheese
  • 15 to 20 large basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley

How To Make

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Blend the bread crumbs with the basil leaves and parsley for one minute in a food processor until the bread crumbs turn green and the herbs are fully blended.
  • In a mixing bowl fold the butter and the grated cheese with the herb bread crumbs.
  • Roll out the herb bread crumb mix between two pieces of parchment paper. Place flat in the fridge to chill for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Once chilled, cut the herb bread crumb mix into four rectangles big enough to cover each chicken breast.
  • Cover each chicken breast with the herb bread crumb mix and place them on a roasting tray.
  • Roast the chicken breasts for 25 to 30 minutes.

What You Need

Serves 4

  • 4 free range or organic chicken breasts
  • 100g fresh bread crumbs
  • 65g soft butter
  • 30g grated parmesan or mature cheddar cheese
  • 15 to 20 large basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley

How To Make

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Blend the bread crumbs with the basil leaves and parsley for one minute in a food processor until the bread crumbs turn green and the herbs are fully blended.
  • In a mixing bowl fold the butter and the grated cheese with the herb bread crumbs.
  • Roll out the herb bread crumb mix between two pieces of parchment paper. Place flat in the fridge to chill for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Once chilled, cut the herb bread crumb mix into four rectangles big enough to cover each chicken breast.
  • Cover each chicken breast with the herb bread crumb mix and place them on a roasting tray.
  • Roast the chicken breasts for 25 to 30 minutes.