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Title: Parmesan Chicken Categories: Chicken Yield: 4 Servings Olive oil cooking spray 4 Skinless boneless chicken -breast halves; (about 4 oz -each) 1/4 c Plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 c Toasted wheat germ 2 tb Freshly grated Parmesan -cheese 1 ts Dried basil 1 ts Dried thyme 1/2 ts Black pepper 1/8 ts Paprika Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or shallow pan and set aside. To prepare the chicken, place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in a plastic bag, and, using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten them to a 1/2-inch uniform thickness. Spoon the yogurt into a small, shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the wheat germ, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, pepper and paprika. Dip each chicken breast into the yogurt, turning to moisten both sides. Lay the chicken in the wheat germ-Parmesan cheese mixture and press gently. Place on the prepared baking pan. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue to bake until the chicken is crispy and thoroughly cooked, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately. NOTES : The author suggests serving the chicken with a roasted red pepper sauce, pesto sauce or tomato-sweet red pepper sauce; alternatively, use one of the many prepared low-fat sauces available at the supermarket. Reprinted in The Sacramento Bee October 1, 1997. Recipe by: The 15-Minute Chicken Gourmet by Paulette Mitchell Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 544 by Crane Walden |