Golden, Crispy & Oozing with Herby Ghee
This is one of those recipes that feels indulgent in the best possible way. Golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy through the middle, and filled with herby, garlicky OMGhee that slowly melts as it cooks. It is comfort food with a little confidence.
Stuffing chicken with ghee is a bit of a secret weapon. It keeps the meat beautifully moist while infusing flavour from the inside out. Because ghee has such a high smoke point, you still get a deep golden crumb without anything burning or turning greasy. The double-crumbing here is intentional and gives you that extra crunch that makes every bite deeply satisfying.
As it bakes, some of the herby ghee will naturally escape and bubble away on the tray. Don’t panic, that is flavour gold. Spoon it over the chicken when serving and let it act as a built-in sauce. We love serving this with a fresh green salad for balance, or sautéed purple cabbage for a subtle Eastern European nod and a pop of colour on the plate.
It’s the kind of dish that looks impressive but is actually very doable. Perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner or a midweek meal when you want something a little special without making a song and dance about it.
Herby Ghee-Stuffed Crispy Chicken Breast
OMGhee
2
15 minutes
25 minutes
Australian
Dinner
Crispy, golden chicken filled with herby, garlicky OMGhee and baked until perfectly juicy. This double-crumbed chicken breast delivers big flavour, crunch and comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
- 50g OMGhee, softened
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
In a small bowl, combine softened OMGhee, parsley, garlic, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Slice a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Stuff evenly with the herby ghee mixture.
- Dust the chicken lightly with flour, dip into beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Do this process twice to extra crispy
- Place in a lined baking tray and into a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes or until golden. The stuffing will ooze out as it cooks, embrace it and use it as a drizzle when you serve the chicken.
- Serve with a green salad or sautéed purple cabbage for a bit of Eastern European flare
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