Crispy Chicken

Title: Crispy Chicken
Categories: Chicken, Low-cal
Yield: 4 servings

--------------------------------COATING MIX--------------------------------
2 c Dry bread crumbs
1 ts Basil
1/3 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1 ts Oregano

----------------------------------CHICKEN----------------------------------
4 Pieces of chicken 2 lb total

Combine the coating mix ingredients and mix well. Measure out 3/4 cup into a plastic bag. Place chicken pieces into bag and shake to coat.

Place chicken pieces in a baking dish with heaviest sections towards the outside of the dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at medium 70% for 18-20 min or until juices run clear. Allow 5 minutes aftercooking time.

Note: Coating mix keeps well in refrigerator. In microwave cooking, natural cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan, Romano) melt, brown and crisp.

VARIATIONS: Mexican - Substitute chili powder or oregano, add 1/8 ts cayenne. Cheddar - Substitute Cheddar cheese for Parmesan

4 servings, each 1 chicken piece 3 protein choices, 1/2 starch choice 8 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 10 g fat, 289 calories