Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Dijon Chicken



This recipe was featured on a local news show and I decided to try it. It looked yummy and really easy to make. And, it's healthy and low calorie! In fact, it is a modified Weight Watchers recipe. I think it probably took about 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake. My husband approved! He loved it. He said, "This is really good." He's picky, so that is a great compliment! It's crunchy, has great flavor and a little kick (if you add the cayenne pepper).

Here's what you will need...

4 Chicken Breasts
4 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs
Coarse Ground Dijon Mustard
1 T. Tarragon
1 T. Oregano
1 T. Basil
1 T. Salt
1 T. Pepper
Dash of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Here's what you do...

Preheat oven to 450.

You can cut the chicken into tenders or leave them whole, if you want. Coat the chicken with mustard. I bought the Grey Poupon mustard and used half the jar, or about three tablespoons.

In a large ziploc bag, combine spices and bread crumbs (I used half the bread crumbs and there was plenty). Mix well. Add chicken to bag and shake until completely coated.

Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken in baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes. If you cut the chicken in to tenders, it will cook much faster! Halfway through the baking, turn the chicken over so both sides get browned.

I made some honey mustard for dipping sauce. I mixed a little mustard, dijon mustard and honey together. My husband really liked that! I served his with a side salad.

I ate mine on a salad with Soy Vay Cha-cha Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing (I got it at Maceys). It was delish! The whole meal was probably 350-400 calories and we were stuffed!

Hope you enjoy!

From the recipe file of Cuzin #2!