Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 ea . (28–32 ounces ) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup crushed garlic-flavored croûtons
- ¼ cup unsalted butter , melted
- ½ tsp freshly-ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
- ¾ cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese
- Olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Combine butter, seasonings, and salt in a pie plate or a large wide dish.
Dip chicken into egg mixture then dredge into croûton crumbs. Let rest 2–3 minutes.
Coat chicken pieces on olive oil then place on a greased baking pan .
Insert a probe thermometer into one of the pieces, and bake in the oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with cheese and bake until cheese is melted. Serve warm.