Crispy Baked Chicken Fillets with Bacon and Parmesan
Tender chicken fillets soaked in a zesty mustard-mayo marinade, coated in a golden parmesan crust, and finished with smoky bacon slices. This no-fuss baked dish delivers serious flavour with minimal prep — perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 chicken breast, sliced into fillets
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 200 g grated parmesan cheese
- 6 bacon rashers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the crushed garlic, lemon juice, mustard, mayonnaise and onion soup mix into a smooth marinade.
- 2
Coat the chicken fillets in the marinade and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
- 3
Press each marinated fillet firmly into the grated parmesan, coating both sides generously.
- 4
Lay one bacon rasher on top of each parmesan-coated fillet.
- 5
Arrange in a baking dish and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 6
Serve hot with fluffy white rice and a side of creamed corn.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crunch, switch the oven to broil for the last 3 minutes. Swap parmesan for sharp cheddar for a different flavour profile.
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