Fallen Souffle

I always like to make a “themed” meal for Halloween, usually including lots of garlic to ward off vampires and ghouls. This year proved a challenge as I didn’t get home from work until 6:30 and it had already been dark outside for a good hour…time to whip up some baked chicken before the kiddies come a knocking.

There are, unfortunatly, no pictures of the chicken, between cooking, answering the doorbell and keeping the dogs from trying to lick the kids to death I couldn’t juggle the camera. But found this cute that I just had to post.

If you have time to make start this in advance, let the chicken marinate in the oil and garlic mixture. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes to the oil just for a bit of a kick.

“Keep the Vampires Away” Chicken

2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Warm the garlic and olive oil to blend the flavors. In a separate dish, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip the chicken breasts in the olive oil and garlic mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture. Place in a shallow baking dish or on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

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