How to Make Sunday Chicken

Ingredients

• Eight chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and sinew
• Two cups seasoned bread crumbs
• One cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
• Two eggs
• A little extra virgin olive oil
• Two tablespoons butter
• Salt u0026 Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the over to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Pat the thighs with a paper towel to dry.

3. 3

   Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated cheese on a sheet pan or large baking dish.

4. 4

   Whip the eggs together in a bowl large enough to host a chicken thigh.

5. 5

   Season the thighs with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Dip each thigh in the egg mixture, coating thoroughly.

7. 7

   Transfer each thigh to the bread crumb / cheese mixture and coat thoroughly (pressing the mixture to ensure adhesion).

8. 8

   Arrange the coated thighs a a baking sheet, skin side up, or large pan lined with a layer of olive oil without crowding (there should be space between the thighs).

9. 9

   Bake for 50 minutes.

10. 10

    Take out of the oven and add the butter in two pats to open space.

11. 11

    Return to the over for one minute to allow for the butter to melt in the drippings.

12. 12

    Remove the thighs, baste the tops with the butter/drippings.

13. 13

    Return to the over for five minutes or until the skin on top has browned.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven, baste again and let rest for five minutes before serving.