Crispy Chicken

Ingredients

 * coating mix
 * 2 cup dry bread crumbs
 * 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
 * 1 tsp oregano
 * 1 tsp basil
 * 1/2 tsp garlic powder
 * chicken
 * 4 pieces of chicken 2 lb total

Directions
Combine the coating mix ingredients and mix well. Measure out ¾ cup into a plastic bag. Place chicken pieces into bag and shake to coat. Place chicken pieces in a baking dish with heaviest sections towards the outside of the dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at medium 70% for 18-20 min or until juices run clear. Allow 5 minutes aftercooking time. Note: coating mix keeps well in refrigerator. In microwave cooking, natural cheeses (swiss, cheddar, parmesan, romano) melt, brown and crisp. Variations: mexican - substitute chili powder or oregano, add 1/8 ts cayenne. Cheddar - substitute cheddar cheese for parmesan 4 servings, each 1 chicken piece 3 protein choices, ½ starch choice 8 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 10 g fat, 289 calories