Categories: chicken, dinner, favorite

Ingredients

• 1 slice whole grain bread--to make 1 cup crumbs
• 2 sprigs parsley (for about 1/4 cup minced)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons (for reduced fat)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 lbs. skinned boneless chicken breast pieces
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (unsalted preferred)
• or 1/4 - 1/2 cup nonfat milk as needed
• (for reduced fat)
• paprika

Directions

1. Blend bread slice, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and parmesan cheese in blender until small bread crumbs are formed; pour into shallow bowl.

2. Trim visible fat from chicken pieces; dip pieces in butter or milk; pour any remaining butter into baking pan, or for reduced fat spray the pan with non-stick spray:

3. Coat chicken pieces in crumb mixture on both sides; place in single layer in baking pan.

4. Garnish with paprika; bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) until tender, about 1 hour; baste 2 or 3 times during baking. Cover with foil if chicken begins to brown too much before done.

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