Garlic Chicken

This recipe yields unbelievably juicy chicken! Each bite is bursting with garlic and Parmesan... hidden to the eye by a crunchy bread crumb crust. So simple and so satisfying. If you closely follow the cooking instructions and take your chicken out of the oven as soon as it's done you can't go wrong. You could easily make finger-size, kid-friendly chicken strips following the same directions. Just buy or cut yourself some chicken tenderloins and remember to reduce your baking time. Such a simple recipe...and yet so good!

INGREDIENTS

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-1/2 inch thickness
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup bread crumbs (I used whole wheat Panko)
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the garlic and olive oil to infuse the flavors. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken breasts first in the olive oil and garlic mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking dish.

2. Bake in a 425 F preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, until the juices run clear.

Serves 2.

(Adapted from All Recipes)