Herb-Breaded Chicken
By: Anonymous
Published: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 2:01pm

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

1 NOTE: bone-in chicken requires double amount of bread & herbs 2 In food processor or blender, process bread to make crumbs. Add seasonings, process to mix. 3 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. 4 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. 5 OR MICROWAVE uncovered at high power for 5 min boneless, 9 min for bone-in; let stand 1 minute. 6 Makes 4 servings. 7 For 1 serving, use about 1/4 cup crumb mixture for one boneless chicken breast. Freeze remainder of crumb mixture for another time. 8 Bake or microwave 2 minutes, let stand 1 minute. 9 Fast Food at Home comparison 20 Minute Home-Cooked Chicken Dinner chicken, rice, peas, tomato, milk- 450 calories, 20 %% calories from 10 KFC Dinner: 1 pc chicken, fries, coleslaw, milk- 777 cal, 47%% from 11 (10 3/4 oz frozen dinner (smaller) with milk- 778 cal, 43%% from fat) 12 93