Breadcrumb-Baked Chicken

By Jlundquist

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed Italian bread, toasted (about 6 ounces)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 8 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.
Pour 2 tablespoons oil in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, cheese, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic in a shallow dish. Place flour in a shallow dish. Combine egg whites and egg in a shallow dish.
Dredge 1 chicken breast half in flour; shake off excess flour. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place in prepared dish. Repeat procedure with the remaining chicken, flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over chicken. Bake at 350° 20 minutes or until the chicken is done.