Yeah, sweets are usually the easiest or the most fun to make in your kitchen BUT one has to deal with the necessity of healthy food, too. Some days, I like to spend a couple of hours fussing in the kitchen. Other times, I have to fix dinner, I want a GOOD dinner, but I don't want to hang around the kitchen for any length of time. This is a pretty straight-forward recipe that usually turns out quite well.
Parmesan Chicken
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (I use store-purchased Panko crumbs for more crisp.)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt or to your tastes or dietary requirements
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup butter
Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Melt the butter.
Dip the chicken breasts into the melted butter and then into the bread crumbs to coat. Place them in a baking dish (don't crowd them!) and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes, uncovered. Do not turn the chicken at any point. To check for doneness, poke the thick part of one piece of chicken and the juices should run clear.
You can also cut the chicken into thick slices and make chicken sticks, too.
As always, if you have herbs and spices on hand, sniff and taste to see what might enhance this basic recipe. You can spice up the breadcrumbs or use herbs for a more natural taste. I like dill. My children like a dried barbecue powder mix. My husband likes it herb-y.
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