Ingredients
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6 boneless Chicken Breastabout 1/4 pound each
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2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
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3/4 cup dry Bread Crumbs
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1/4 cup Margarine
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OR (instead of Margarine)
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1/4 cup Butter
Steps for Chicken Breast with Parmesan & Dijon Mustard
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1
Done
2 Minutes
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Prepare the chickenIf the chicken is frozen, place it in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it or for at least 8 hours. Cut and discard the fat from chicken with kitchen scissors or knife. Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. |
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2
Done
1 Minute
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Melt the Margarine (or butter)Heat the oven to 375º. Either place the margarine in the shallow microwavable dish and microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds until melted, or place the margarine in a pie pan and place in the oven about 1 minute until melted. |
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3
Done
20 Minutes
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Making Bread CrumbsTo make bread crumbs, place 4 pieces of bread on a cookie sheet and in the oven, at 200º, about 20 minutes or until dry, then cool. Crush into crumbs with a rolling pin or clean bottle. |
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4
Done
2 Minutes
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Prepare the mixtureMix the bread crumbs and cheese in a large plastic bag. Stir the mustard into the melted margarine until well mixed. |
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5
Done
6 Minutes
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Preparing the chicken breasts for cookingDip the chicken (one piece at a time) into the margarine mixture, coating all sides. Then place it in the bag of crumbs, seal the bag and shake to coat with crumb mixture. Place the chicken in a single layer in the ungreased rectangular pan. |
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6
Done
30 Minutes
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Cook the chicken meatCook uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, turning chicken over once with tongs until juice of chicken is no longer pink when you cut into the center of the thickest piece. If chicken sticks to the pan during baking, loosen it gently with a turner or fork. |
Additional Info for Chicken Breast with Parmesan & Dijon Mustard
Poultry recipes can be found everywhere on the internet, but this Chicken breast with Parmesan and Dijon Mustard is one of a kind. The taste is different than other recipes with poultry, which means there are plenty of ways to enjoy a fresh take on this dish. Personally, I recommend trying it out before going to another page from my cookbook.
Content on this recipe…
About the recipe for Chicken Breast with Parmesan, and Dijon Mustard
If you were searching for a recipe with chicken meat and made it to this one, know that this is my special parmesan-dijon poultry breast recipe, having a flavor you’ll not soon forget! I love its flavor and taste, preparing it every month for my family. Well, I like mustard, especially Dijon.
Anyway, if you didn’t taste this kind of dish before, cook it and let me know if you like it (I’m sure you’ll have a positive opinion). If you like this recipe, another great one with a different flavor than you’re accustomed to is the Teriyaki Chicken & Couscous, probably the best Asian recipe you’ll ever taste. These two recipes are great substitutes (alternatives) if you are bored with cooking the same meals every day. From time to time, it is recommended to switch between cuisines and cooking styles in order to feed your cooking curiosity.
The recipe is easy to follow and has few ingredients, making it a cheap dish to prepare. The dijon mustard and parmesan will give a great flavor to chicken breasts, not needing to add any other ingredient… it is just perfect the way it is here.
Eat it with breadcrumbs
To make the bread crumbs, place four pieces of bread on a cookie sheet and heat in a 200º oven for about 20 minutes or until dry, then let them cool. Crush into crumbs with a rolling pin or clean bottle.
Side dish – serve with..
Because chicken breast with Dijon mustard & parmesan has few ingredients and is easy to prepare, regarding the side dish, keep it simple. You can change things up with any salad (including summer ones, or greek), or add some oven-baked potatoes. If you search for a special side dish, look for ones that include potatoes. I also tried avocados, and the combo was great for my taste.
Is it good for weight loss?
Well, that depends. If you have a strict slimming diet, it is not very recommended, but if you have a light weight-loss program to follow, it is very good to add chicken breasts with dijon mustard and parmesan. Mustard and chicken breasts are great to lose belly fat. Therefore, you can prepare without a doubt.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: a shallow microwavable dish or pie pan, rectangular pan (about 13 × 9 inches).
- For recipe success, pat rinsed chicken until it’s very dry before dipping it into the margarine mixture, or the coating will not adhere.
- For the best taste, you need six skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1/4 pound each. Pick the meat with the farthest expiration date!
