Crispy Mustard Chicken

prepared by and photo by Emily Doscher

(8 servings)

INGREDIENTS

8 boneless and skinless chicken breast (pounded out to 1/2″ thickness)

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

4 tbsp Dijon mustard (or more)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup olive oil

1 tbsp dried basil

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

1  3/4 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped dried parsley (spice section in supermarket)

DIRECTIONS

In medium bowl, mix mustard, lemon juice and garlic.  Whisk in oil and basil.  Pour over chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight in shallow dish or plastic bag.  Turn pieces once to insure complete coverage in marinade.

Mix breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley shallow dish.  Dredge chicken in this mixture and arrange in shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 400F oven for 25+ minutes until crusty.