1/2 cup butter (unsalted preferred)
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken
1 breasts
1 paprika for garnish
Directions
Blend together in food processor until small bread crumbs are formed:
bread, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder.
Remove visible fat from chicken and slice into strips. Coat pieces of
chicken in melted butter in pan, then coat with crumb mixture; lay
single layer in remaining butter in pan.
Garnish with paprika and bake uncovered at 350 degrees until tender,
about 1 hour; basted 2 or 3 times during baking. Cover with foil if
chicken begins to brown too much before done.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Chicken; Poultry
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