Crumb-Coated Chicken

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
"This recipe is easy enough for kids to do, and our family loves it!" writes Ginny Watson (pictured) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A crumb coating adds savory flavor to the chicken and keeps it moist while it cooks.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and paprika. Coat chicken with crumb mixture. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Drizzle with butter. Cover loosely with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 311 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

"This recipe is easy enough for kids to do, and our family loves it!" writes Ginny Watson (pictured) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A crumb coating adds savory flavor to the chicken and keeps it moist while it cooks.
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