Sunday, November 23, 2008

Breaded & Baked Chicken

Food Category: PG, Southern Comfort
Difficulty: Easy

Breading

1 cup bread crumbs
1/4-1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Sprinkle of your favorite flavors: garlic/onion powder, seasoned salt, salt/pepper, basil

Chicken

  • Cut 2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts in half crosswise to make 4 servings.
  • Lightly coat with flour. You can toss them into a bag with some flour.
  • Then dip into an egg/water mixture (50/50).
  • Then toss in a plastic bag with breading to coat.
  • Place chicken on a preheated baking pan. You can use parchment paper for non-stick & easy clean up.
  • Drizzle with evoo or spray with a cooking spray.
  • Place baking pan into a hot oven (400F).
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown & crispy, turning 1/2 way through.

Serve with:

Roasted potatoes: Peel & cube 4-5 medium baking potatoes, lightly toss with evoo & season with salt, onion powder & pepper. Bake at 400F on a hot baking pan lined with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes, turning once.

Green beans: Cut with kitchen shears one slice of center cut bacon & cook over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered. Add cut frozen green beans to the pan and a bit of water. Cover and cook until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Season with salt/pepper.

Leftover Potential: Beans can be frozen for soup. Chicken can be reheated in a toaster oven (keeps it crispy). How about a chicken sandwich for lunch? Potatoes can be added to scrambled eggs and make an appearance on a breakfast burrito.

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