Herb-crusted Chicken

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	276
Total Fat	7.5 g
Saturated Fat	1.5 g
Sodium	600 mg
Total Carbohydrate	20 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Protein	31 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Breadcrumbs	½ cup
Dried basil	1 teaspoon
Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped	1 tablespoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves	2
Olive oil	2 teaspoons

Directions
Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Mix breadcrumbs, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper together on a large plate or in a shallow bowl.
Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using your fist or a rolling pin, pound chicken to a ½-inch thickness. Brush chicken on all sides with oil, then coat with breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Bake chicken until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 1 fat; 1 starch

Side Suggestions: Rice Pilaf

Side Suggestions: Steamed Broccoli

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