Grilled Chicken Breasts With Bread Crust Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 slc white bread crust removed
- 4 Tbsp. butter softened
- 1 tsp spicy brown mustard
- 2 x shallots finely diced
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh herbs (parsley, chervil, chives, dill)
- 6 x boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 x portobella mushrooms stems removed
- 2 lrg tomatoes thickly sliced
Directions
- In a food processor, process bread into soft, coarse crumbs. In a medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, butter, mustard, shallots, and herbs into a paste. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and brush with 1 Tbsp. of the extra virgin olive oil. Place chicken in center of cooking grate over Direct High heat and sear for 4 min, turning once halfway through searing time.
- Remove from grill just long sufficient to spread bread crumb paste proportionately over chicken breasts. Reduce grill temperature to Medium. Place chicken on a sheet pan and bake over Direct Medium heat for about 15 min. Remove from grill and keep hot.
- Season mushrooms and tomatoes with salt and pepper; brush with remaining 2 Tbsp. of oil. Place in center of cooking grate. Grill mushrooms for 6 min and tomatoes for 2 min, turning once halfway through grilling time.
- Arrange chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes on a platter.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Wine Recommendation: A California Pinot Noir with a good fruit-to-acid balance will accommodate the tomatoes and mushrooms while toasting the chicken.
- Beer Recommendation: A light ale with a pronounced touch of yeast will bow to the mustardy bread crust on the lightly herbed chicken.
- Comments: A hearty family dinner which's sure to become a Sunday favorite.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 74g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 155 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 94% |
| Total Fat 16.49g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 7.03g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium 135mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 2.22g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.47g | 1% |
| Protein 0.62g | 1% |
