Herb-Breaded Chicken

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

1 1/2 slc Whole-wheat bread

1/4 teaspoon Dried basil

1/4 teaspoon Thyme

1/4 teaspoon Oregano

1/4 teaspoon Tarragon

1/4 teaspoon Paprika

1/4 teaspoon Salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken

pound OR 2 bone-in breasts

Preparation

NOTE: bone-in chicken requires double amount of bread & herbs

In food processor or blender, process bread to make crumbs. Add seasonings, process to mix.

Rinse chicken under cold running water; shake off water. Transfer crumb mixture to plastic bag; add chicken a few pieces at a time and shake to coat.

Place chicken in single layer in microwave-safe dish or on baking sheet. Bake in 400 F oven 18-20 minutes for boneless, 40 minutes for bone-in or until no longer pink inside.

OR MICROWAVE uncovered at high power for 5 min boneless, 9 min for bone-in; let stand 1 minute.

Makes 4 servings.

For 1 serving, use about 1/4 cup crumb mixture for one boneless chicken breast. Freeze remainder of crumb mixture for another time.

Bake or microwave 2 minutes, let stand 1 minute.

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Tags:

chicken

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Yield:

4.0 servings

Added:

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 2:01pm

Creator:

Anonymous

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