Dutch Oven Chicken Parmesan
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) or about 2
pounds of chicken tenders
2 Tbsp. margarine melted (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. each dried oregano leaves and parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. each paprika, salt and black pepper (Spicy option:
substitute up to 1/4 tsp. red pepper for black pepper)
Prepare charcoal for a 400 F oven. (For a 12 inch oven, use
about 28 full
briquettes - this can vary depending manufacturer of briquettes
and the size of the oven used). Combine dry ingredients. Dip
chicken in melted margarine, if desired. Coat with dry
ingredient mixture. A
rrange in a single layer in a 12-inch Dutch
oven. When all of the briquettes are lit spread about 11
briquettes evenly inside a circle no larger than the bottom of
the oven for bottom heat; spread the remaining briquettes evenly
on top of the oven.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. About
half way through cooking, the breasts can be turned to brown
both sides, if desired.
Remember to turn the oven 1/4 to 1/3 turn
every 8 to 10 minutes.
Notes: When preparing for large gatherings, use chicken tenders
or chicken nuggets (tenders cut into pieces about 3/4 inch
long). Use a larger Dutch oven for larger quantities. A 14-inch
Dutch oven can hold about 12 chicken breasts or about 4 pounds
of chicken tenders/nuggets. |