Breaded Chicken Breasts

By newbaucher

A friend and I created this recipe, and it's been a hit with my family ever since. We love the chicken's light lemon flavor and the moist breading.—Karin Bailey, Golden, Colorado

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• Dash paprika

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and garlic. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then roll in crumbs.
Roll-up chicken jelly-roll style; place seam side down in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until juices run clear. Yield: 6 servings.