European Italian Main Dishes Chicken Mediterranean Crusted Chicken 4.3 (116) 82 Reviews 12 Photos A deliciously rich chicken entree that is best served with mild side dishes such as sauteed vegetables and French bread. This chicken has a great fresh basil flavor. Recipe by Suzanne Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 egg ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup crushed saltine crackers ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs ¼ cup olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the egg and heavy cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then dredge liberally in the cracker crumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil. Bake, covered, at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 409 Calories 25g Fat 10g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 409 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 33% Saturated Fat 8g 42% Cholesterol 187mg 62% Sodium 326mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 1g Protein 34g Vitamin C 1mg 3% Calcium 80mg 6% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 416mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved