Peanut-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking tray with foil and brush lightly with olive oil, then set it aside.

Step 3 -Using a food processor, pulse the peanuts and bread together until it is coarsely ground.

Step 4 -Transfer the processed mixture to a wide-rimmed mixing bowl.

Step 5 -Mix in the olive oil, about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

Step 6 -Using a large mixing bowl, whisk in the eggs, and season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 7 -Add the chicken breast halves to the egg mixture, turning to coat each of the sides.

Step 8 -Doing one at a time, dredge the chicken halves in the peanut breading, lightly pressing it onto the chicken.

Step 9 -Transfer the breaded chicken to the prepared baking tray.

Step 10 -Bake the breaded chicken until it is lightly browned and golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 11 -Check the internal temperature of the chicken to make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Step 12 -Serve!