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French Onion Chicken

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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French Onion Soup is a classic of French cuisine for its deep savory flavor and comforting warmth. French Onion Chicken captures those flavors in a crunchy breadcrumb coating, so every bite is bursting with heartiness and satisfaction. The chicken is made extra fatty with a coating of garlic mayonnaise, which also helps keep the chicken juicy. French Onion Chicken only takes 25 minutes to make, so you can enjoy rich French cooking on a weeknight.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste, optional
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Combine the breadcrumbs and dry soup mix together in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3 -In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk the garlic paste and mayonnaise together.

Step 4 -Microwave for about 20-30 seconds to thin out the mixture.

Step 5 -Brush the chicken breasts with the mayonnaise and garlic paste mixture on both sides.

Step 6 -Place the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and coat well.

Step 7 -Place the chicken on a baking sheet.

Step 8 -Bake the chicken on the center rack until fully cooked through, reading 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 20 minutes.

Step 9 -Serve immediately!

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