Recital Chicken!
My girls are dancers. Since they were toddlers they’ve each taken dance class, and this year is their 10th, 8th, and 5th year of dance, each.
This means that each year we are treated to their summer dance recital, a culmination of all their hard work and dedication that year. It’s usually a busy day when we have the recital with a small crowd for dinner and we’re always hurrying to get them to the show on time, so I need a really quick meal.
Hence, my Recital Chicken.
This is the chicken recipe I make every single year for the recital lunch or dinner either before or after the recital, depending on what time of day they dance. Its original name was Hellman’s Parmesan Chicken, and it’s courtesy of my mom, of course!
Since I only make it for the recital and I make it every time, I’ve changed the name to Recital Chicken. It’s quick, easy, few ingredients and can be prepped the day before. It cooks fast and we can sit down and eat relatively quickly, whether we are eating before or after the recital. I serve this with Grandma Grello’s Marinated Green Beans on the side, which can be made ahead of time also.
INGREDIENTS
*I usually have to double this because I’m cooking for a large group.*
1/2 cup Hellman’s Mayo (can use light, I never do though.)
1/4 cup grated Parm Cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I thaw out the chicken tenders that are boneless and skinless.)
4 tsp Italian Seasoned dry bread crumbs (I use plain.)
Recital Chicken can be prepped ahead of time so you don’t have to do anything but cook it when you’re ready.
DIRECTIONS
Combine mayo and cheese.
Spread on chicken, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 425 for 20 minutes. For that nice golden brown color, we do a quick broil at the end for a few minutes.
I serve with rice pilaf which coincidentally takes about 20 minutes so they cook at the same time.
Happy Recital!
My three dancers
The Whole bag of Chips 
It looks very yummy. Perfect for a great dinner, I’m sure my nieces and nephews will love it too.