Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

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1 stick butter

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 thick slices whole wheat bread, about 2 cups

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, fresh is best

1 1/2 t. kosher salt

1/2 t. ground black pepper

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil and coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Combine butter and garlic in an 8- or 10-inch skillet. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted. Pour the butter/garlic mixture into a shallow pie plate and cool to room temperature.

2.  In the bowl of a food processor, tear the bread into large chunks, and pulse until the bread is ground into crumbs. Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow pie plate and toss with the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

3.  Dip each chicken breast in the melted, cooled garlic butter then in the bread crumb mixture and turn until all sides are coated. Arrange the chicken in one flat layer in the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any of the remaining melted butter over the chicken. Bake the chicken until it is lightly browned and just cooked through, 40-50 minutes. The baking time will depend on the thickness and size of the chicken you are using. Don’t overcook or the chicken will be dry.  Enjoy!