Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 14 cup table salt
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 14 teaspoon dried sage
  • 14 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 13 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Method

  • Trim fat from chicken.
  • Pound each breast to an even 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Pour water into a large resealable bag.
  • Add salt & sugar, shake to dissolve.
  • Add chicken.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Remove chicken from bag, pat dry.
  • Heat the oil on medium high heat until it begins to shimmer.
  • Add garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken, cook for 8 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix the parmesan, basil, sage& cumin in a bowl.
  • Dredge the cooked chicken in the parmesan mixture and place in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While cooking, chop sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Once chicken is done (juices run clear), sprinkle chopped tomatoes on top, & bake for 2-3 more minutes.