Spicy Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 6 pieces of skinless boneless chicken breast
• 1 (5-ounce) package of Melba toast (original or sesame flavor)
• ½ tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped (fresh if possible)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons minced parsley (fresh if possible)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Light cooking spray

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 375&degF.
2. In food processor, slowly pulse Melba toast until small crumbs. Do not over-process.
3. Place crumbs in a bowl and add rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pat chicken breasts dry and then brush with Dijon mustard. Roll in crumbs to coat.
5. Spray top of chicken lightly with cooking spray.
6. Place on rack on top of a parchment-lined sheet pan.
7. Cook for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.

Credits

Recipe by AccentHealth Chef Donna Brousseau.