Crispy Chicken

Description

• 4 servings

Ingredients

• chicken (4 pieces of chicken 2 lb total)

Coating mix

• 2 cup dry bread crumbs
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Directions

1. Combine the coating mix ingredients and mix well.
2. Measure out ¾ cup into a plastic bag.
3. Place chicken pieces into bag and shake to coat.
4. Place chicken pieces in a baking dish with heaviest sections towards the outside of the dish.
5. Cover with waxed paper.
6. Microwave at medium 70% for 18 – 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
7. Allow 5 minutes after cooking time.

Variations

• Mexican - substitute chili powder or oregano, add ⅛ tsp cayenne.
• Cheddar - substitute cheddar cheese for Parmesan.

Notes

• Coating mix keeps well in refrigerator.
• In microwave cooking, natural cheeses (Swiss, cheddar, Parmesan, romano) melt, brown and crisp.

Nutritional information

Per serving (each 1 Chicken piece):

• 3 protein choices, ½ starch choice
• 8 g carbohydrates | 25 g protein | 10 g fat | 289 calories