Baked Crisp Parmesan Romano Chicken
Mad Hungry
Marinating and baking the chicken is a healthy alternative for keeping it moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
* 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
* 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), rinsed well, patted dry, and cut into 8 pieces
* 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
* 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
* 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, fresh, finely chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, red-pepper flakes, oregano, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add chicken to marinade in dish, turning each piece to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Stir together breadcrumbs, cheeses, parsley, pepper, and remaining garlic in a medium bowl. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and coat lightly with olive oil.
4. Dredge each chicken piece in breadcrumb mixture to coat; shake off excess. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake chicken until breadcrumbs are golden and chicken is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes. Using a spatula, loosen chicken from sheet before serving.