Baked Parmesan Chicken

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Step 1: Prepare Breading

To a pie plate, add:

1/2 cup bread crumbs

~1 tsp oil

Cut together with a fork, then add:

5 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp pepper

Mix together and set aside.

Step 2: Chicken Prep

Select (and defrost if needed):

1 lb chicken breast, boneless & skinless

• Trim fat & anything else undesirable

• Slice breast in half lengthwise (see Window into B’s kitchen . . . below for illustration)

• Cut each half in half (resulting in 4 flat pieces)

• Tenderize (optional)

Add chicken pieces to a bowl with:

1 Tbsp oil

Stir around until each piece is lightly coated, set bowl aside.

Step 3: Bread Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375F

2. Prepare baking dish, spritzing lightly with non-stick cooking spray

3. Select one piece of chicken:

   • Dredge in the prepared breading mixture in the pie plate

   • Flip to coat other side

   • Remove and place coated chicken on prepared baking dish

   • Repeat until all chicken is coated

4. Sprinkle remaining breading over top of chicken

Step 4: Bake

Place pan of chicken into preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until internal temp is 165F. Remove and serve hot.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4 (4 oz servings)

• Make your own bread crumbs: simply pulse a couple of slices of bread in a food processor (fitted with the bread attachment) until reduced to crumbs

• This can be made with any Parmesan cheese

• This recipe is delicious paired with Rice Pilaf

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Window to B’s kitchen . . .