CRISPY FRICO CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOMS AND THYME

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The Italian word "frico" describes cheese that is cooked until toasted and crisp - but what results is something like the greatest cheese wafer you've ever had. That technique is applied here to boneless, skinless chicken breasts to give them a boost in flavor and texture. Like any properly cooked protein, the frico exterior will release easily from the skillet when it's ready, so wait for it. Umami-heavy mushrooms are a great accompaniment, but any quick-cooking vegetable will work. Try chopped zucchini or whole cherry tomatoes in the summer, slow-wilting greens like curly kale or mustard greens in fall, or go all in with a ton of onions.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup), plus more as needed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, oyster or maitake, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 fresh thyme or oregano sprigs
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and place the Parmesan on a plate. Lightly season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in Parmesan and turn to coat, patting to help it stick.
  • In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side, adding more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion and herbs, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally and scraping up any cheese that may be stuck to the pan, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Place chicken on top of vegetables and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the vinegar to the vegetables and toss to combine; serve with chicken.

TauRusGoddeSS
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and thyme added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian Mohsan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubashir Ahmad
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and thyme were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizee Angela
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the crispy skin was amazing. The mushrooms and thyme added a great flavor to the dish.


MUBASHIR AKHTAR
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken always turns out perfectly crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Benny Camp
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. The mushrooms and thyme were a great addition, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Londeka Nicky
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and thyme added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali afridi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Namiyingo Kulthum
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and thyme were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Biosnap
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the crispy skin was amazing. The mushrooms and thyme added a great flavor to the dish.


Isma Official
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken always turns out perfectly crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Ammara Arif
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Calvin D Kunene
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. The mushrooms and thyme were a great addition, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Okuyelu Grace
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and thyme added a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.