Dijon-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Name: Dijon-Crusted Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you're craving fried chicken, this dish will hit the spot! A crisp and flavorful coating makes this easy entree feel special and indulgent. Jacqui Correa - Landing, New Jersey

Ingredients

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine

Directions

Place the first six ingredients in a shallow bowl. Brush chicken with mustard; roll in crumb mixture.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil and margarine over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 169 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

If you're craving fried chicken, this dish will hit the spot! A crisp and flavorful coating makes this easy entree feel special and indulgent. Jacqui Correa - Landing, New Jersey

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